Pest ControlQuestion 225 of 319
A staff member pours a leftover concentrate of insecticide into an unlabeled water bottle and stores it in the chemical closet for later. This is:
a.Acceptable if the bottle has a tight cap
b.Acceptable if the bottle is kept low and out of sight
c.Required by the EPA so the original container can be recycled
d.A serious violation — pesticides must remain in their original labeled containers; unlabeled transfers create a poisoning and contamination hazard
Explanation
Pesticides must be stored in their original labeled containers. Transferring chemicals into unlabeled bottles — especially food/beverage containers — is a serious safety hazard: it removes the safety data, mixing instructions, and warnings, and it can be mistaken for a drinkable liquid. Label requirements come from FIFRA and California pesticide rules.
Law Reference: Cal. H&S Code §114259.4This topic, taught in full in the Food Handler Card guide. Food Handler Card — Complete Study Guide (2026) — PDF + EPUB, $9.99 · 14-day refund →
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