Question 1

Why are industrial contaminants more likely to be found in large animals than in small animals?

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Question 2

How is hepatitis A transmitted? How can its spread be curtailed?

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Question 3

Alicia recently became pregnant.She read that women who are pregnant should avoid some types of fish because of possible danger to the growing fetus.Why do you think this recommendation exists? What recommendations do you have for Alicia?

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Question 4

Discuss the risks and benefits of adding nitrates and nitrites to cured meat products.

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Question 5

What are the minimum and maximum temperatures of the "danger zone",where bacteria grow best?

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Question 6

How does the Organic Products Regulations of the Canada Agricultural Products Act define an "organic food"? What advantages are there to purchasing these foods?

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Question 7

Identify the primary causes of foodborne illness in Canada and why some individuals are more susceptible to toxicity from food than others.How can people reduce the risk of foodborne illness?

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Question 8

Although more cases of foodborne illness originate in the home than away from home,public eating facilities are often thought to be responsible when someone becomes ill.Why?

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Question 9

What are objections to the use of bovine somatotropin (bST)in cows? What is the FDA's position regarding use of bST?

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Question 10

Give an example of how cross-contamination can occur in your kitchen.

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Question 11

How does contamination with E.coli O157:H7 occur? How can it be prevented?

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Question 12

What are the advantages to buying locally grown produce over that which is grown in another region or country?

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Question 13

Describe how a virus found in food can infect intestinal cells.

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Question 14

How do chemicals used in agriculture make their way to humans? How could various aspects of packaging and chemical additives protect the food supply? What are the risks and benefits of some of these food additives?

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Question 15

Many people think that if beef patties were irradiated,the risk of E.Coli O157:H7 in beef would be significantly decreased.Do you think irradiating beef patties is a good idea? What are drawbacks to irradiation of the nationwide supply of beef patties?

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Question 16

Terry packs lunches every weekday for his children to take to school.Although his children buy cold milk at school,there are no facilities to keep lunches refrigerated.What types of food are potentially hazardous in the lunches? What steps might Terry take to ensure the safety of the lunches?

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Question 17

Which agency is responsible for setting limits for pesticide use?

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Question 18

Why are hikers particularly susceptible to Giardia? How can they prevent being infected?

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Quiz 17: Food Safety