Microbiology B (Food hygiene) Flashcards
Meat Inspection Code of the Philippines
a. RA 10611
b. RA 9296 (amended by RA 10536)
c. DA AO no. 28, s. of 2005
d. RA 7394
RA 9296 (amended by RA 10536)
-RA 10611 - Food Safety Act of 2013
-DA AO no. 28, s. of 2005 - Implementing Rules and Regulations of RA 9296
-RA 7394 - Consumer Act of the Philippines
In 2013, RA 10536 amended RA 9296. Which of the following was added to Section 4, definition of terms?
a.Adulterated
b.Fit for human consumption
c.Hot meat
d.Official Device
Hot meat
The carcass or parts of carcass or food animals which were slaughtered from unregistered/unaccredited meat establishments and have not undergone the required inspection.
Double-dead is a Filipino appellation of meat obtained from a diseased animal or of an animal which has died other than slaughter. The Meat Inspection Code properly refers to this as:
a.Adulterated
b. Hot meat
c. Condemned
d. Misbranded
Adulterated
Responsible authority for the assurance of safety of processed and pre-packaged food products, whether locally produced or imported, including MEAT products.
a. DA – National Meat Inspection Service
b. DOH – Food and Drug Administration
c. DA – Bureau of Animal Industry
d. DA – National Food Authority
DOH – Food and Drug Administration
Regarding the hygienic handling of newly slaughtered meat in meat markets, which of the following is true?
a. Transport vehicles must be accredited, clean, regularly disinfected, and may be used to transport live animals if necessary
b. Meat shall be hung on rails or racks. Smaller meat cuts and edible offal not
hung may be placed together in containers.
c. Newly slaughtered meat can be mixed with chilled, frozen, and thawed meat during display to maintain uniform temperature
d. Transport vehicle should not carry tires, personal effects, and other materials that would contaminate the meat.
Transport vehicle should not carry tires, personal effects, and other materials that would contaminate the meat.
Test to determine perfect carcass bleeding:
a.Wode’s test
b.Six-plate test
c.Malachite Green Test
d.Carotene Test
Malachite Green Test
Active and invasive form of Entamoeba histolytica, the cause of intestinal amoebiasis.
a.Precystic form
b.Cyst Form
c.Trophozoite stage
d.Both cyst and trophozoite stage
Trophozoite stage
What distinguishes dysentery from regular diarrhea?
a. Dysentery is characterized by frequent, watery stools, while diarrhea is typically more solid.
b. Dysentery involves the presence of blood and mucus in the stool, whereas diarrhea does not necessarily contain blood
c. Dysentery is caused by parasitic infections, while diarrhea is caused by bacterial infections
d. Dysentery occurs primarily in the elderly, while diarrhea affects all age groups equally.
Dysentery involves the presence of blood and mucus in the stool, whereas diarrhea does not necessarily contain blood
What is the primary toxin responsible for Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP)?
a. Saxitoxin
b. Tetrodotoxin
c. Ciguatoxin
d. Domoic acid
Saxitoxin
Tetrodotoxin - Puffer Fish Poisoning:similar signs to those described for paralytic shellfish poisoning
Ciguatoxin - Ciguatera:Notable sign is temperature sensation reversal
Domoic acid - Amnesic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP):Short-term memory loss is the most persistent symptom
Which of the following is NOT a key component affecting animal welfare in the slaughterhouse?
a. Competence of the personnel handling the animals
b. Availability of high-quality feed and water during transportation
c. Design of premises or facilities to minimize stress
d. Proper use of tools that are fit for purpose
Availability of high-quality feed and water during transportation
According to WOAH’s Terrestrial Animal Health Code, compatible groups should be selected before transport to avoid adverse animal welfare consequences. Which of the following is NOT recommended?
a.Animals reared together should be maintained as a group
b.Animals with horns or antlers should not be mixed with animals lacking horns or antlers unless judged to be compatible
c. Combining young animals with older animals to foster social learning and adaptability
d.Animals of different species should not be mixed unless they are judged to be compatible
Combining young animals with older animals to foster social learning and adaptability
What is the recommended procedure for handling a fetus in the uterus post-slaughter of pregnant animals?
a.The fetus should be euthanized immediately
b.The fetus should be left undisturbed in utero for at least 30 minutes
c. The fetus should be removed from the uterus and left to breathe
d.Pregnant animals, no matter the stage of gestation, should neither be transported nor slaughtered.
The fetus should be left undisturbed in utero for at least 30 minutes
Which of the following is a primary cause of Pale Soft Exudative (PSE) pork?
a. Rapid decline in pH (reaching 5.5 within 30-60 mins) due to Lactic acid accumulation and failure to chill meat rapidly
b. Insufficient feed intake and poor nutrition during the growth period
c. Infection with specific bacterial pathogens causing discoloration and
texture changes in the meat
d. Inadequate aging of pork
Rapid decline in pH (reaching 5.5 within 30-60 mins) due to Lactic acid accumulation and failure to chill meat rapidly
Which anaerobic bacteria is primarily associated for causing bone taint in meat?
a. Salmonella
b. E. coli 0157:H7
c. Clostridia
d. Listeria monocytogenes
Clostridia
May cause deep tissue spoilage
What is the direct physiological cause of muscle stiffness known as rigor mortis in food animals?
a. The accumulation of lactic acid in muscle tissue post-mortem causes a
decrease in muscle pH, which contributes to the muscle stiffness.
b. The presence of high levels of glycogen in muscle tissue leads to
increased muscle stiffness due to excessive energy reserves
c. The depletion of ATP in muscle cells after death leads to the irreversible binding of actin and myosin filaments, resulting in muscle stiffness
d. The action of digestive enzymes breaking down muscle proteins after
death results in the muscle stiffness observed in rigor mortis
The depletion of ATP in muscle cells after death leads to the irreversible binding of actin and myosin filaments, resulting in muscle stiffness
Which preservation method involves removing moisture from meat through sublimation to extend shelf life while maintaining its nutritional value and
flavor?
a. Salting
b. Lyophilization
c. Chemical curing
d. Smoking
Lyophilization
Or freeze-drying, is a preservation process that removes moisture from meat by first freezing it and then sublimating the ice under a vacuum.
Which of the following is a common ante-mortem sign of pleuritis in animals?
a. Fever is always present
b. Abducted elbows
c. Purulent or fibrous exudate in pleural cavity
d. Carcass condemnation
Abducted elbows
This posture is an attempt to relieve the pressure and reduce the pain while breathing, as the abducted position may help minimize the movement of the chest and ribs, reducing the discomfort associated with the inflamed pleura
Chair of the Inter-agency Committee of the National Veterinary Drug Residues Control Program (AO 14 s. 2006)
a.Executive Director, National Meat Inspection Service
b.Director, Bureau of Animal Industry
c. President, Philippine Veterinary Medical Association
d.Undersecretary for Livestock and Fisheries
Undersecretary for Livestock and Fisheries
Which of the following is a banned β-agonist in food-producing animals due to its potential for inducing serious residual effects and posing health risks to humans through food consumption?
a.Clenbuterol
b.Chloramphenicol
c.Carbadox
d.Nitrofurans
Clenbuterol
Which of the following statements accurately describes ketosis in dairy cows?
a.Overproduction of milk leading to low calcium levels in the blood.
b.Metabolic disorder resulting from the excessive breakdown of fatty acids
c. Characterized by an excess of glucose in the blood due to improper insulin regulation
d.Condition where there is an overgrowth of bacteria in the rumen leading to acute digestive disturbances
Metabolic disorder resulting from the excessive breakdown of fatty acids
a. Hypocalcemia
c. Hyperglycemia
d. Rumen acidosis