Ch. 5: Regulations - Questions

Question 1

how often is the food code updated?

Answer 1

every 4 years (last in 2022)

Question 2

what is the 60 day raw milk rule?

Answer 2

all raw milk sold for human consumption must be aged at least 60 days at 35F or more

Question 3

what must a food label contain to uphold labeling standards?

Answer 3

-name of food
-net quantity
-name/address of manufacturer, packer, or distributor
-statement of ingredients
-nutrition info
-major food allergens

Question 4

what are the major food allergens?

Answer 4

wheat, milk, egg, soy, treenuts, peanuts, shellfish, fish, sesame

Question 5

who is responsible for issuing a recall?

Answer 5

the manufacturer or distributor, but the FDA can escalate that

Question 6

what defines the limit for somatic cells in milk in the US?

Answer 6

milk safety ordinance (MSO)

Question 7

what new areas of authority were expanded through FSMA?

Answer 7

prevention, inspection and compliance, response, imports

Question 8

what cheeses are standardized by the USDA?

Answer 8

cheddar, colby, monterey, swiss