Beef Manufacturing Trim Sampling Quiz

What is the primary purpose of the cloth sampling method introduced by FSIS?

• To ensure the safety and quality of beef products

• To reduce the cost of beef production

• To enhance the color of beef products

• To improve the taste of beef products

Which item is NOT included in the sampling supply box?

• Ziploc type bag

• Alcohol-based spray sanitizer

• Tube of sterile NBPW

• Non-sterile gloves

What should you do before handling the sampling supplies?

• Apply lotion to your hands

• Wear a hairnet

• Wash your hands and arms to the mid forearm

• Put on a face mask

Why is it important to vigorously massage the meat during sampling?

• To dry the meat surface

• To clean the meat

• To ensure bacteria transfer to the cloth

• To make the meat tender

How many boxes can be sampled with one cloth if the lot consists of more than five containers?

• Ten boxes

• All boxes in the lot

• Five randomly selected boxes

• Only one box

What is the maximum sampling time per lot?

• Four minutes

• Three minutes

• Two minutes

• One minute

What should be done with the cloth after sampling is complete?

• Leave it in the sampling area

• Wash and reuse it

• Return it to the original plastic sample bag

• Dispose of it immediately

What is the purpose of adding a foam plug to the shipping box?

• To add weight to the box

• To maintain the sample's temperature

• To make the box look full

• To prevent the box from collapsing

What should be done if the buffer leaks during shipping?

• The sample will be discarded

• The sample will be tested anyway

• The sample will be returned to the sender

• The sample will be frozen

What should be done with the NBPW tube after use?

• Store it for future use

• Recycle it

• Discard it in the trash

• Return it to the supplier