Which of the following organizations is not a federal agency involved in the regulation of the food supply in the United States?
a. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
b. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
c. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
d. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
e. United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Q. 2Modified-atmosphere packaged foods must be aseptically packaged.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 3One of the positive aspects of ozonation is the fact that the food is free of chemical residues.
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Q. 4Pascalization is a type of food preservation process that uses the visible spectrum of radiation and is currently undergoing approval by the FDA.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 5Pulsed light disrupts the cell membranes of the bacterial cells and also kills fungi, spores, viruses, protozoa, and cysts.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 6The green Radura symbol identifies irradiated food.
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Q. 7Irradiation causes unacceptable texture and color changes in some fruits and vegetables, and may accelerate spoilage.
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Q. 8Irradiation is thought to affect the trans-fatty acid content of foods.
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Q. 9Treating foods with gamma radiation renders them less susceptible to deterioration by generating powerful antioxidant molecules within the food.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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