Food Safety Pretest

Most foodborne illness is the result of unsanitary practices during food preparation.

• True
• False

Foodborne illness is a public health problem because anyone who prepares and serves food influences the health of those who eat it. 

• True
• False

Many people mistake the symptoms of foodborne illness for the stomach flu.

• True
• False 

Foodborne illness creates an increased health risk for children, pregnant women, elderly people, and people with weakened immune system.

• True 
• False

Symptoms of foodborne illness include upset stomach, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. 

• True
• False 

Foodborne illness never results in death. 

• True
• False

Hands should be washed before preparing and eating food. 

• True
• False

Instant hand sanitizing products are just as effective as proper handwashing.

• True
• False

When washing hands, it only takes five seconds to get them clean. 

• True
• False 

Cross-contamination is the transfer of harmful microorganisms from one food to another.

• True 
• False