California eFoodHandlers Practice Exam

Food workers need to understand that food making people sick, will often...

1. Look discolored

2. Taste the same as normal

3. Have a foul odor

4. Be covered in mold

The correct answer is: Taste the same as normal

Food workers need to understand that food making people sick will often taste the same as normal, rather than showing obvious signs of spoilage such as discoloration, foul odor, or visible mold. This is because harmful bacteria and viruses may not visibly affect the appearance or smell of the food, making it difficult to detect without proper food safety training. Therefore, simply relying on the look, smell, or mold growth on a food item may not be a reliable method for determining its safety for consumption. Food workers must be aware of this and follow proper food handling and storage procedures to prevent foodborne illnesses.