Quiz 7

Question 1

The most common control for effectively removing all types of physical hazards from a food product is to put the food item through a metal detector that is monitored for calibration, operation and activation.

Answer 1

False: only foods that contain metal require metal detectors

Question 2

For purposes of FDA Juice HACCP regulations, coconut is classified as a fruit, but for purposes of allergen labeling, the FDA considers coconut to be a “tree nut” and requires it to be listed by species on food labels.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

“Economically motivated” substitutions with a history / pattern of economic adulteration in the past must always be designated a Preventive Control in your Food Safety Plan because of the financial impact on the affected company.

Answer 3

False: not all economically motivated substitutions are hazards