Question 1

whats the following terms to the appropriate description
-Jack-in-the-Box hamburgers

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Question 2

Because they grow in shallow coastal waters, which are likely to be polluted, which shellfish may carry cholera-related bacteria, hepatitis A virus, and the common Norwalk virus?

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Question 3

What virus is frequently transmitted by food handlers who are careless about hygiene?

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Hepatitis A virus is frequently transmitted through the fecal-oral route, often from contaminated food or water, and can be spread by food handlers who do not follow proper hygiene practices.

Question 4

Because of budgetary constraints, how often can the FDA inspect food-processing facilities under its jurisdiction?

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Question 5

Since only the most serious cases of foodborne diseases are reported, the extent of the problem is unclear.

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Many cases of foodborne diseases are mild and go unreported, leading to an underestimation of the true extent and impact of these diseases on public health.

Question 6

For the period 2002-2011, fruits and vegetables caused more cases of illness than beef, poultry, and seafood combined.

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During the period 2002-2011, fruits and vegetables were indeed responsible for a larger number of foodborne illnesses in the United States compared to beef, poultry, and seafood combined, primarily due to contamination with pathogens like E. coli and Salmonella.

Question 7

All foods that have been irradiated are required to be labeled as such.

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Irradiated foods must be labeled with the international symbol for irradiation (the Radura) and a statement indicating the treatment, as required by regulations in many countries, including the United States.

Question 8

Contaminants are chemicals placed in foods or drugs as an act of sabotage.

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Contaminants can be any substance that is unintentionally introduced into foods or drugs during production, processing, packaging, or transportation, not necessarily as an act of sabotage.

Question 9

A new chemical placed in processed strawberries to help maintain their red color after processing would be an additive.

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This chemical would be considered an additive because it is being added to the strawberries to maintain or enhance their color, which is a common purpose of food additives.

Question 10

The FDA is tasked with establishing tolerance levels for remaining residues of all pesticides which may be in food.

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for ensuring that the nation's food supply is safe, sanitary, and properly labeled. This includes establishing tolerance levels for pesticide residues in foods to ensure they are safe for consumption.

Question 11

Problems with antibiotic resistant bacteria in medicine probably stem in part from the use of antibiotics in animal feed.

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The use of antibiotics in animal feed contributes to the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria because it exposes bacteria to low doses of antibiotics, allowing those that are resistant to survive, multiply, and potentially spread to humans through various pathways.

Question 12

The label "organic" on a crate of apples in 1995 had an ambiguous meaning.

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Before the USDA National Organic Program was implemented in 2002, the term "organic" could vary in meaning based on different state standards and private certifications, leading to ambiguity in its definition.

Question 13

Fish used uncooked for Japanese dishes such as sashimi and South American ceviche may carry __________________ that are harmful to humans.

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Question 14

Regulation of the fish industry, which falls mainly under the jurisdiction of the _________________, is especially difficult because most fish are caught in the wild be independent fisherman in relatively small boats.

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Question 15

Whats the additive/contaminant with the appropriate description.
-Laws require testing for damage to the endocrine system and for effects on developing fetuses, infants, and young children

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-Laws...

Question 16

Whats the additive/contaminant with the appropriate description.
-Is believed to have led to resistance to many forms of bacteria

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-Is...

Question 17

Whats the additive/contaminant with the appropriate description.
-Banned in 1977 due to possible increase in human breast cancer risk

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-Banned...

Question 18

Whats the additive/contaminant with the appropriate description.
-Approved in 1994 to increase milk production in dairy cows

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-Approved...

Question 19

Whats it prevents of the additive with the deficiency?
-Iodine in table salt

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Question 20

Whats it prevents of the additive with the deficiency?
-Vitamin D in milk

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Quiz 24: Safe Food and Drugs: An On-going Regulatory

whats the following terms to the appropriate description -Jack-in-the-Box hamburgers

Because they grow in shallow coastal waters, which are likely to be polluted, which shellfish may carry cholera-related bacteria, hepatitis A virus, and the common Norwalk virus?

What virus is frequently transmitted by food handlers who are careless about hygiene?

Because of budgetary constraints, how often can the FDA inspect food-processing facilities under its jurisdiction?

Since only the most serious cases of foodborne diseases are reported, the extent of the problem is unclear.

For the period 2002-2011, fruits and vegetables caused more cases of illness than beef, poultry, and seafood combined.

All foods that have been irradiated are required to be labeled as such.

Contaminants are chemicals placed in foods or drugs as an act of sabotage.

A new chemical placed in processed strawberries to help maintain their red color after processing would be an additive.

The FDA is tasked with establishing tolerance levels for remaining residues of all pesticides which may be in food.

Problems with antibiotic resistant bacteria in medicine probably stem in part from the use of antibiotics in animal feed.

The label "organic" on a crate of apples in 1995 had an ambiguous meaning.

Fish used uncooked for Japanese dishes such as sashimi and South American ceviche may carry __________________ that are harmful to humans.

Regulation of the fish industry, which falls mainly under the jurisdiction of the _________________, is especially difficult because most fish are caught in the wild be independent fisherman in relatively small boats.

Whats the additive/contaminant with the appropriate description. -Laws require testing for damage to the endocrine system and for effects on developing fetuses, infants, and young children

Whats the additive/contaminant with the appropriate description. -Is believed to have led to resistance to many forms of bacteria

Whats the additive/contaminant with the appropriate description. -Banned in 1977 due to possible increase in human breast cancer risk

Whats the additive/contaminant with the appropriate description. -Approved in 1994 to increase milk production in dairy cows

Whats it prevents of the additive with the deficiency? -Iodine in table salt

Whats it prevents of the additive with the deficiency? -Vitamin D in milk