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Iph2211:Food Inspection Question Paper

Iph2211:Food Inspection

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Public Health

Institution: Meru University Of Science And Technology question papers

Exam Year:2012

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University Examinations 2012/2013
SECOND YEAR, FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS FOR THE DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PUBLIC HEALTH
IPH 2211: FOOD INSPECTION AND HYGIENE
DATE: AUGUST 2012 TIME: 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer all questions in section A and any two questions in Section B
SECTION A
QUESTION ONE (30 MARKS)
a) Define the following terms as used in reference to food inspection and hygiene.
(7 Marks)
i. Food hazard
ii. Food premise
iii. Food handler
iv. Food hygiene
v. Condemned food
vi. Cross contamination
vii. Food embargo
b) Explain importance of food hygiene. (4 Marks)
c) As a ‘farm to fork’ approach to food hygiene, explain the general hygienic practices
that should be done at farm level. (5 Marks)
d) Discuss potential food hazards in processed meat products. (9 Marks)
e) Discuss briefly the methods of meat inspection. (5 Marks)
SECTION B
QUESTION TWO (20 MARKS)
Good personal hygiene, especially hand washing and safe handling and storage temperature
are very important in food hygiene.
a) Discuss the recommended way of doing hand washing. (10 Marks)
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b) Explain the ‘The Danger temperature Zone’ that should be avoided in preparing and
storing foods. (10 Marks)
QUESTION THREE (20 MARKS)
Discuss the role of;
a) Surveillance in controlling foodborne disease. (12 Marks)
b) Government, consumers and the food industry (producers, processors, food service
providers) as stakeholders in the food chain in ensuring food safety and quality.
(8 Marks)
QUESTION FOUR (20 MARKS)
Food inspection is an important component of systems that ensure food safety;
a) Explain the role of food inspection, and hence justify its necessity in ensuring food
safety and quality. (6 Marks)
b) Describe regulatory approach to food inspection. (7 Marks)
c) Explain risk-based approach to food inspection. (7 Marks)

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