Final Exam

Question 1

True or false. The produce safety rule covers all produce

Answer 1

FALSE. This rule does not cover produce that is not a raw agriculture commodity”, on the farm consumption, or produce not normally consumed raw

Question 2

True or False. The EPA oversees pesticides.

Answer 2

TRUE

Question 3

True or false. All surveillance programs under the CDC monitor all pathogens

Answer 3

FALSE. There are various surveillance programs for different reasons

Question 4

True or false. The USDA oversees seafood, and is not concerned with ensuring that plants have adverse effects on the agricultural environment. 

Answer 4

FALSE. USDA oversees meat, poultry, and eggs

Question 5

Coliforms are not a health threat itself 

Answer 5

TRUE

Question 6

Meat is regulated by CDC 

Answer 6

FALSE

Question 7

true or false. Under the judicial branch, disputes often only include an enforcement agency 

Answer 7

FALSE. Disputes include enforcement agencies and the food company

Question 8

true or false. The food drug and cosmetic act was passed in 1960. 

Answer 8

FALSE. 1938

Question 9

The food safety modernization act regulates more products than Americans use in their daily activities than any other federal statue 

Answer 9

FALSE. FSMA works more for prevention of illnesses and outbreaks, while other various statute focus on the products themselves 

Question 10

The fair packaging and labeling act requires that the net constant be disclosed on the package

Answer 10

TRUE

Question 11

true or false. The CDC has a surveillance system that specifically monitors hepatitis A 

Answer 11

FALSE

Question 12

True or false. A guideline is more restrictive

Answer 12

FALSE. A rule is more restrictive. A guideline is suggestive

Question 13

true or false. The FSMA is not concerned with feed facilities 

Answer 13

FALSE. FSMA covers food and animal feed facilities because we consume animals

Question 14

true or false. The FDA regulates all eggs not in the shell

Answer 14

FALSE

Question 15

true or false. Congress is comprised only of the house, and each state has equal representation. 

Answer 15

FALSE. US Senate: 100, 2 each state and House of Rep: 435 members

Question 16

The pure food and drug act of 1906 did not address concerns related to adulteration 

Answer 16

FALSE. It did address concerns but did not offer any real consequences

Question 17

true or false. Bottled water is regulated by EPA

Answer 17

FALSE. FDA

Question 18

true or false. The cornerstone of FSMA is reaction

Answer 18

FALSE. The cornerstone is prevention

Question 19

true or false. Drinking water is regulated by FDA

Answer 19

FALSE. EPA

Question 20

true or false. “The Jungle” address concerns related to the juice industry

Answer 20

FALSE. meat industry

Question 21

FDA stand for

Answer 21

FOOD & Drug Administration

Question 22

EPA stand for

Answer 22

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

Question 23

FSIS stand for

Answer 23

FOOD SAFETY & INSPECTION SERVICES

Question 24

USDA stand for

Answer 24

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Question 25

CDC stand for

Answer 25

CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION

Question 26

FSMA stand for

Answer 26

FOOD SAFETY MODERNIZATION ACT

Question 27

HACCP stand for

Answer 27

HAZARD ANALYSIS CRITICAL CONTROL POINT

Question 28

Why was FSMA so historic?

Answer 28

-Passed January 4, 2011 by pres Obama -Global modernization -changed the way companies comply to food laws -prevention, response, inspection, import safety, compliance, and enhanced partnerships are much higher of a concern

Question 29

Describe the role of the USDA FSIS

Answer 29

-Oversees meat & poultry products like stews, pizza, frozen products as well as processed eggs (frozen, dried, liquid, pasteurized) -inspect meat, poultry slaughter and processing facilities, and collect and analyze samples taken -Educate industry and consumers on safe food handling practices

Question 30

true or false. In food labeling, PDP stands for primary display panel

Answer 30

FALSE. PRINCIPLE display panel

Question 31

True or False. Every allergen must be declared on the product label

Answer 31

FALSE

Question 32

true or false. Intervening material is required by FDA

Answer 32

FALSE