Metal Shavings in Meat Pie
The CIPHI oral exam is designed to test how you would respond to real-world public health situations. That’s why practice scenarios that test your ability to think through a problem step by step are so valuable.
The scenario below is designed in the same style as the exam, with four questions worth a total of 20 points. Try talking through your responses out loud before clicking the link to check your answers.
Here’s a tip: Remember, when we are aware of a Health Hazard, we always ask: Was anyone exposed? How can we help those who where exposed? How can we prevent anyone else from being exposed?
FS-023 - Metal Shavings in Meat Pie
Food Safety - 4 Questions
A member of the public visits your office with a partially eaten meat pie from a local bakery. There are small metal shavings in the meat pie and the person advises that he noticed the metal shavings after eating half of the pie.
What are the public health concerns associated with this situation?
How would you follow-up with the individual?
When inspecting the bakery, what would you look for to address this complaint?
You inspect the meat grinder and find signs that it is malfunctioning and there are large scrape marks in the metal where pieces are grinding against each other. What actions would you take to address this situation?
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