Question

number 53-57

°F, heat destroys bacteria. 53. Above a. 130 b. 140 c. 150 d. 160 54. The most common source of food toxicity is: a. Salmonella b. Botulism c. Staphylococcus aureus d. Listeria 55. Finish this statement: When in doubt, a. Take a small sample b. Freeze it c. Throw it out d. Smell it 56. Towels and dishdoths should be changed and washed in hot water once a month. a. True b. False 57. E. coli can be found in unpasteurized milk, cider, and juices. a. True b. False

Answer 1

53.Bacteria usually dies in a temperature of 100°F but the spores of it or toxins released by it does not dies at this temperature ,It can be destroyed only at a temperature of about 130°F

Ans:a.130°F

54.The foodborne infections occurs due to consumption of contaminated foods.They are usually contaminated by virus,bacteria or parasites (Salmonella,Norovirus,clostridium, etc.,)

Botulism is caused by Clostridium botulinum

Staphylococcus aureus causes skin infections

Listeria is a bacteria causing listeriosis

Ans:a. Salmonella

55.When there is a doubt arising ,it is always a better way to clarify it in the available ways possible,but it cannot be done with foods ,eating it can cause adverse effects

Freezing the foods in doubts will not kill the bacteria

Throw it out when the food is contaminated or spoiled

The first usually dine to assess food spoilage is by smelling it.

Ans:d.Smell it

56.A simple rule the food materials used are cleansed before every usage like vegetables, fruits ,etc., and so the towels and dish clothes which has to be cleansed daily .If washed in hot water ot can kill any bacteria

Ans:b.False

57.E. coli is generally found in foods which are undercooked like ground beef,vegetables which are not cooked,the milk which is not boiled or if it is unpasteurized ,juices,ciders.

Ans:a. True