ALERT May 9, 2024 by Brian Klein /21 0 votes, 0 avg 0 ALERT 1 / 21 In what situation could an attack of deliberate contamination of food occur? Anywhere Anytime Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 2 / 21 The FDA encourages managers to develop a food defense program. What is a food defense program? A program to deal with the points in your operation where food is vulnerable to deliberate contamination A program developed and implemented by an operation to prevent deliberate contamination of its food Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! ALERT can be used to identify points in the Flow of Food through your operation that are vulnerable to deliberate contamination. 3 / 21 The FDA suggests storing chemicals securely and restricting access to food prep and storage areas. How can you do this? Keeping storage areas locked Limiting access to food prep areas Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! The FDA suggests that you train staff to spot food defense threats and create a system of handling damaged products. 4 / 21 According to the FDA’s food defense program guidelines what are some risky practices when considering the deliberate contamination of food? Giving staff access to all storage areas Buying produce from the local farmers’ market Giving tours of the kitchen to the general public Allowing delivery drivers to store products in coolers Allowing suppliers to deliver food in trucks that have NOT been kept locked Purchasing produce from local farmers’ markets Installing a screen door at the back of the establishment to allow cool air inside All are correct Wrong! Thats right! 5 / 21 Which is a possible threat to your operations drinkable water supply? A water treatment facility breakdown A broken water main Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! The FDA suggests that deliberate contamination of the water supply by terrorists could also be a threat. 6 / 21 What should the three points of focus be when developing a food defense program? The building’s exterior (outside of the building) The building’s interior (inside of the building) Human elements All are correct Wrong! Thats right! 7 / 21 What should a food defense program focus on? Making it difficult to access the food The points in your operation vulnerable to attack Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! There are several points in the process that food goes through before it’s finally served to a guest. A food defense program will focus on the points where the food is vulnerable to an attack. 8 / 21 The letter E in ALERT stands for employees. What should a manager consider about the employees in the operation regarding the deliberate contamination of food? Identify all visitors and verify their credentials Know your employees and the people coming in and out of your facility Limit access to the vulnerable areas of your facility by keeping them locked Consider conducting background checks on the staff who have full access to your facility All are correct Wrong! Thats right! 9 / 21 What tool did the FDA create to help you identify the points where food is at risk for deliberate contamination in your operation? The ALERT acronym The Model Food Code Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 10 / 21 Food could be contaminated on purpose by an attacker using any of these contaminants: • Radioactive • Chemical • Physical • Biological How can a food defense program prevent the deliberate contamination of food? Addressing the points in your operation where food is vulnerable to attack By making it difficult for an attacker to access the food Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 11 / 21 According to the FDA’s food defense program guidelines, which of these are risky practices for deliberate contamination of food? Giving staff access to all storage areas Buying produce from the local farmers’ market Giving tours of the kitchen to the general public Allowing delivery drivers to store products in coolers Allowing suppliers to deliver food in trucks that have NOT been kept locked Purchasing produce from local farmers’ markets Installing a screen door at the back of the establishment to allow cool air inside All are correct Wrong! Thats right! 12 / 21 The letter L in ALERT stands for look. What should a manager look at when considering the deliberate contamination of food? Store chemicals in a secure location Train staff to spot food defence threats Create a system for handling damaged products Monitor the security of products in the facility All are correct Wrong! Thats right! 13 / 21 The letter T in the ALERT acronym stands for Threat. In a food defense program, how should the manager be prepared for a threat or suspicious activity? Keep an emergency contact list Have a plan for how to respond Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! If you suspect food has been deliberately contaminated, segregate the product and contact the authorities right away. 14 / 21 Which government agency created the acronym ALERT as a tool for operations to use when developing a food defense program? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 15 / 21 Unauthorized people inside your operation are a risk to food safety. When is this especially true? If they can weaken the facility’s security They can access food storage and processing areas Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 16 / 21 The letter R in the ALERT acronym stands for Report. What kind of reports should you maintain for your food defense program? Reports related to the security of the food products that you control Any information (reports, files, documents, logs) related to food defense Program assessments after conducting random self-inspections All are correct Wrong! Thats right! 17 / 21 Which is true about an attack of deliberate contamination of food? An attack could occur anywhere in the food supply Attacks usually focus on a specific food item, process, or business Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 18 / 21 Which is true about a disgruntled employee? A disgruntled person is unhappy, annoyed, or disappointed about something A disgruntled employee has negative feelings about their employer Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! ServSafe uses the term “disgruntled employee” when discussing who could be motivated to deliberately contaminate food. 19 / 21 What areas of the operation should have restricted access for unauthorized people? Storage areas Food prep areas Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 20 / 21 Deliberate contamination of food is usually focused on targets like these: • A specific business • A certain industry • A processing method • A specific kind of food What else is true about deliberate contamination of food? Attacks can occur anywhere Attacks can occur at any time Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 21 / 21 The letter A in ALERT stands for assure. What things should a manager ensure regarding the deliberate contamination of food? Supervise product deliveries Use approved suppliers who practice food defense Request that delivery vehicles be locked or sealed Make sure to purchase food and supplies from safe sources All are correct Wrong! Thats right! Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Restart quiz Try another practice test
