servsafe module 1

Question 1

how many americans get a foodborne illness per year?

Answer 1

48 million

Question 2

food-borne illness

Answer 2

an illness transferred to people through food

Question 3

3 hazards that make food unsafe

Answer 3

biological hazards: bacteria, fungus, parasites, fungi
chemical hazards: cleaners, sanitizers, polishes
physical hazards: natural (bones/fruit pits), glass, metal, dirt, bandages

Question 4

5 mistakes that make food unsafe

Answer 4

1. purchasing food from unsafe sources
2. poor personal hygiene
3. cross-contamination
4. time-temperature abuse
5. poor cleaning & sanitizing

Question 5

most common cause of food-borne illness

Answer 5

poor personal hygiene of employees