SERVSAFE CH. 2: BACTERIA, VIRUSES, PARASITES, AND

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SERVSAFE CH. 2: BACTERIA, VIRUSES, PARASITES, AND

TOXINS EXAM QUESTIONS

Actual Qs and Ans - Expert-Verified Explanation -Guaranteed passing score -71 Questions and Answers

-Format: Multiple-choice / Flashcard

Question 1: Listeria Monocytogenes (Listeriosis)

Answer:

-Bacteria found in dirt, water, plants -Grows in cool, moist environment (unlike other bacteria) -Uncommon in healthy people, but pretty serious symptoms in high risk populations (esp. pregnant women and newborns)

Question 2: Ciguatoxin (Ciguatera Fish Poisoning) Prevention

Answer:

Purchase from approved, reputable suppliers

Question 3: Vibrio Vulnificus Foods

Answer:

-Oysters from contaminated water (eat raw)

Question 4: Cyclospora Cayetanensis (Cyclosporiasis) Common Symptoms

Answer:

-Nausea -Abdominal cramps -Mild fever -Diarrhea alternating with constipation -Loss of weight

-Loss of appetite

Question 5: Ciguatoxin (Ciguatera Fish Poisoning)

Answer:

-Biological toxin builds up when isn eat toxic algae -Cannot be detected by smell or taste -Is not eliminated by cooking or freezing -Symptoms may last months or years

Question 6: Bravetoxin (Neurotic Shellfish Poisoning) Prevention

Answer:

Purchase shellfish from approved, reputable suppliers

Question 7: Salmonella* Common Symptoms

Answer:

-Diarrhea -Abdominal cramps -Vomiting -Fever

Question 8: Shigella* Foods

Answer:

-Food easily contaminated by hands (TCS foods, ready-to-eat foods) -Food in contact with contaminated water (produce)

Question 9: Salmonella* Foods

Answer:

-Poultry and eggs -Dairy products -Produce

Question 10: Hepatitis A* Common Symptoms

Answer:

-Fever (mild) -General weakness -Nausea -Abdominal pain -Jaundice (appears later)

Question 11: Giardia Duodenalis

Answer:

-Parasite found in contaminated water -Found in the feces of infected people

Question 12: Salmonella* Prevention

Answer:

-Prevent cross-contamination between poultry and ready-to-eat foods -Cook poultry and eggs to minimum internal temperatures

Question 13: Shigella*

Answer:

-Bacteria in contaminated water -Found in feces of infected humans -Can be spread by flies

Question 14: Staphyloccus Aureus (Staph) Common Symptoms

Answer:

-Nausea -Vomiting & retching -Abdominal cramps

Question 15: E. Coli* (Hemorrhagic colitis) Foods

Answer:

-Ground beef -Contaminated produce

Question 16: Hepatitis A* Prevention

Answer:

-Exclude staff who have Hepatitis A and/or jaundice -Wash hands -Avoid contact with ready-to-eat foods -Purchase shellfish from approved, reputable suppliers

Question 17: Anisakis Simplex (Anisakiasis) Prevention

Answer:

-Cook fish to minimum internal temperature -If serving raw or undercooked fish, purchasing sushi-grade fish that has been frozen to the correct time-temperature requirements (flash frozen).--Buy from approved, reputable suppliers

Question 18: Histamine (Scumbroid Poisoning) Common Symptoms

Answer:

-Symptoms often misdiagnosed as food allergy

Initially:

-Reddening of the face and neck -Sweating -Headache -Burning or tingling sensation in the mouth/throat

Later:

-Diarrhea -Vomiting

Question 19: Bravetoxin (Neurotic Shellfish Poisoning) Common Symptoms

Answer:

-Tingling and numbness of the lips, tongue and/or throat -Dizziness -Reversal of hot and cold sensations -Vomiting -Diarrhea

Question 20: Cyclospora Cayetanensis (Cyclosporiasis)

Answer:

-Parasite found in contaminated water

Question 21: Ciguatoxin (Ciguatera Fish Poisoning) Foods

Answer:

Predatory tropical reef fish from Pacific Ocean, western part of the Indian Ocean, and the Caribbean

Sea:

-Barracuda -Grouper -Jacks -Snapper