Sanitary Transportation Exam

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The FDA regulation for the sanitary transportation of human and animal food is concerned with?

Food defense
Food security
Food safety

The regulation is concerned with?

Contamination of food
Spoilage of food
Quality of food

Which method of transportation is not covered under the rule?

Rail
Motor vehicles
Air

Which entities are covered by the regulation?

Brokers are considered shippers under the regulation.

True
False

Shippers have the primary responsibilities under the regulation.

True
False

Loaders, carriers and receivers may take on some of the responsibilities through:

A written contract with the shipper
An oral agreement with the shipper
A general understanding of the rule

Food fully enclosed by a container, not needing temperature control, is exempt from the regulation.

True
False

The following foods are not covered under the rule:

Packaged foods not fully enclosed by a container
Foods requiring temperature control
Foods transported in Bulk
Live food animals, except molluscan shellfish

Food that is not consumed and trans-shipment of foods in the U.S. is covered under the regulation.

True
False

The key requirement for the loader is to inspect the equipment being used so to verify that it is in appropriate sanitary condition, and if it is refrigerated freight, that the trailer is precooled.

True
False

The carrier’s primary responsibilities under the regulation are to arrive on time and take the shortest safe route for delivery.

True
False

Carriers must demonstrate that shipper’s operating temperature requirements have been met within 3 days after delivering the freight.

True
False

Carriers must provide adequate training for all their personnel who will be involved in the transportation of human and animal food upon hire.

True
False

Carriers must develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) for cleaning and inspection of vehicles.

True
False

Carriers must have a written contract with shippers before they are required to have SOPs to provide information to shippers about the temperature conditions and bulk cargo protection.

True
False

Records must be retained for 24 months after delivery of the food product.

True
False

All bulk loads are covered under the regulation, regardless of any other permits or certifications.

True
False

Responsibilities for loaders, carriers and receivers may be assumed by a single entity (like a carrier), if agreed to under a written contract with the shipper.

True
False

Carriers must demonstrate that for each load that the shippers operating temperature requirements have been met and disclose identity of most recent prior bulk cargo and cleaning information.

True
False