Understanding Milk Processing

Fill in the blank: The process of _______ was first developed to make milk safe for consumption.

• Standardization

• Pasteurization

• Quality testing

• Homogenization

What process did Louis Pasteur develop to reduce bacterial pathogens in consumable liquids?

• Homogenization

• Pasteurization

• Fortification

• Fermentation

Fill in the blank: Pasteurization is an effective method to reduce the risk of _______ illness from dairy products.

• Viral

• Foodborne

• Genetic

• Respiratory

True or False: The risk of contracting foodborne illnesses is higher for those who drink pasteurized milk compared to raw milk.

• True

• False

Fill in the blank: Research has proven that pasteurization does not degrade the _______ benefits of milk.

• Nutritional

• Aesthetic

• Economic

• Cultural

What is the main goal of reducing pathogens in milk?

• To increase profit

• To improve taste

• To provide high quality product

• To reduce cost

What was the main issue reported in the article regarding farmworkers?

• Lack of training

• Exposure to pesticides

• Low wages

• Poor housing conditions

In which state did the pesticide exposure incident occur?

• California

• Texas

• Florida

• New York

The article states that worker anonymity can be ____. A) Guaranteed B) Compromised C) Protected D) Ignored.

• Guaranteed

• Compromised

• Protected

• Ignored

What is the main issue with the enforcement of federal pesticide-safety laws in California?

• Managed by independent agencies

• Managed by the same agencies that promote agricultural industries

• Managed by the federal government

• Managed by local farmers