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FoodMicroLecture 24
Final Exam
What is FDA BAM? | Collection of methods preferred by the FDA. |
T or F: All methods in the FDA BAM are validated. | False |
What does BAM stand for? | Bacteriological Analytical Manual |
What four things will most methods in FDA BAM involve? | Sampling, Resuscitation, Enrichment, Identification |
T or F: Most methods in the FDA BAM are qualitative. | True |
What does MLG stand for? | Microbiology Laboratory Guidebook |
What is the MLG primarily focused on? | USDA regulated foods |
What three things will most methods in the MLG involve? | Sampling, Isolation, Identification |
T or F: Most methods in the MLG are quantitative. | False |
T or F: The FDA Food Code is law. | False |
What products is the Listeria Rule focused on? | RTE meat and poultry |
T or F: The Listeria Rule is voluntary. | True |
Name one item which is not covered in the Listeria Rule. | If a product is cooked in a bag/process delivers 5 log reduction. |
What is the 1st alternative in the Listeria Rule? | Use both post-lethality treatment and antimicrobial agent/process. |
Name three post lethality treatments. | HPP, pasteurization, heat treatment |
Name three antimicrobial processes. | Fermentation, drying, freezing |
T or F: A post lethality treatment should demonstrate at least 1 log reduction of Listeria. | True |
T or F: Post lethality treatments and antimicrobial treatments do not need to be listed in a HACCP plan. | False |
Food contact surface testing is required for which Listeria Rule alternatives? | 2 and 3 |
Juice HACCP requires a ___ log reduction in the target organism. | 5 |
Define validation. | The collection and evaluation of scientific and technical information to determine if the treatment, when properly applied, will effectively control the hazard. |
Define concurrent validation. | Validation concurrent with manufacturing process. |
Define retrospective validation. | Validation of a process for a product already in distribution. |
Define prospective validation. | Validation conducted prior to the distribution of a product. |
Define pertinent organism. | The most resistant microorganism of public health significance that is likely to occur. |
What three things is high degree of assurance defined by? | Capability, reliability, reproducability |
What is the pertinent organism for category 1 (refrigerated) juices? | Clostridium botulinum |
What is the pertinent organism for category 2 juices? | Listeria monocytogenes or E. coli |
What are two types of challenge studies? | Growth inhibition, pathogen inactivation |
Define a safe harbor. | A recognized procedure that can be employed without further validation studies. |
T or F: Safe harbors can be used as trade secrets. | False |