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Food Micro Midterm 1

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What are the two sources of food microorganisms?   Natural microflora of plants/animals, microbial contamination  
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T or F: It is impossible to increase the quality of food, the highest quality is at the beginning of processing.   True  
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Name three uses of water in food products.   Irrigation of crops, drinking water, ingredient in products, processing aid.  
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T or F: Potable water does not have any bacteria in it.   False  
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What types of microorganisms can be found in potable water?   Pseudomonas, Alcaligenes, Flavobacterium  
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What types of microorganisms are associated with sewage contamination?   E.coli, Giardia Iamblia, Hepatits A, Cryptospridium, Cyclospora, Norovirus  
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Water can be treated with ______ to make it potable.   chlorine  
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T or F: Water as an ingredient should be higher quality than potable water.   True  
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T or F: Waste water should never be used for crop irrigation.   False  
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Define sediments.   Harvesting areas for fish and shellfish.  
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What types of microorganisms are found in soils?   Yeasts and mold, enteric bacteria from fecal contamination, Enterobacter, Pseudomonas, Proteus  
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How is microbial contamination reduced in shellfish?   Depuration, no harvesting of shellfish less than one week after rainfall.  
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What are three factors which affect levels of microorganisms in the air?   Humidity, dust particles, temperature, air velocity, resistance to drying  
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What types of microorganisms are particularly present in the air?   Spores of Bacillus/Clostridium, yeasts and molds, gram-positive bacteria  
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What factors can affect microorganisms on crops?   Location, soil condition, personal hygiene during harvest, type of fertilizer  
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What types of microorganisms predominate in plants?   Yeasts and molds, lactic acid bacteria, pseudomonas, alcaligenes, enteric pathogens  
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T or F: The internal tissues of healthy animals are full of bacteria.   False  
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How can the micoorganisms in animal products be reduced?   Non-crowded environment, uncontaminated feed, effective removal of organs.  
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What pathogens are of concern with fish and shellfish?   Vibrio spp, viruses  
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How can microorganisms in fish and marine products be reduced?   Harvest from unpolluted water, proper sanitation and storage  
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Spices may contain ______ or _______.   mold, spores  
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T or F: Spices many have antimicrobial properties.   True  
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Starch, sugar, and flour may contain spores of _______ bacteria.   thermophillic  
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Dried coconut, eggs, and chocolate are at risk for ______.   Salmonella  
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What are three common control methods for microbial contamination?   Antimicrobial washing, irradiation, cooking  
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Contamination by humans is especially important for _____ foods.   RTE  
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What pathogens are of concern with human contamination?   Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella, Shigella, E.coli, norovirus  
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