Question

chapter 6: the flow of food: purchasing and
c. 30 days after the last molluscan shellfish was sold or served from the cont
d. 90 days after the last molluscan shellfish was sold or served from the cont

1. documentation received with fish that will be eaten raw must state

a. how the fish were caught.
b. where the fish were harvested.
c. that the fish were correctly frozen.
d. the credentials of the fisherman who caught the fish.

1. fish that will be farm - raised must meet the standards of what agency?

a. usda
b. fda
c. cdc
d. homeland security

1. meat must be purchased from plants inspected by what government agency?

a. usda
b. fda
c. phs
d. cdc

1. an inspection stamp on meat indicates that

a. it is free of pathogens.
b. it is a “choice” cut of meat.
c. the product has met standards.
d. the food is safe to eat even if undercooked.

1. poor food quality can be a sign of

a. cross - contact.
b. cross - contamination.
c. time - temperature abuse.
d. improper personal hygiene.

Explanation:

1. For raw - eating fish, documentation should state how they were caught to ensure safety and quality.
2. Farm - raised fish must meet FDA standards as the FDA regulates food safety including seafood.
3. Meat is purchased from plants inspected by the USDA which is responsible for meat inspection.
4. An inspection stamp on meat indicates it has met standards set by the relevant inspection agency.
5. Time - temperature abuse can lead to poor food quality as improper storage and handling temperatures can degrade food.

Answer:

1. a. how the fish were caught.
2. b. FDA
3. a. USDA
4. c. the product has met standards.
5. c. time - temperature abuse.