Foodborne Illness

What is foodborne illness?

• An illness that makes you too sick to eat.

• An illness caused by eating too much food.

• An illness caused by eating foods that are high in fat and cholesterol.

• An illness caused by disease-causing microorganisms (pathogens) in food.

What causes foodborne illness?

• Rotten food

• Bacteria

• Food that is dropped on the floor and then eaten.

What happens when a person gets a foodborne illness?

• They start choking.

• They can feel sick and throw up.

• They feel fine.

You will feel sick within 24 hours of eating contaminated food if you have a foodborne illness.

• True

• False

What food is more likely to cause foodborne illness?

• Milk

• Chicken

• Bread

In order to multiply, most bacteria need:

• Cold and dry conditions.

• Being placed on the top shelf of the refrigerator.

• Warm and moist conditions.

What could happen if you eat a food that is unsafe?

• Nothing would happen if the food tasted okay.

• Nothing would happen if the food looked okay.

• Nothing would happen if the food smelled okay.

• Nothing would happen if the food had been refrigerated.

• You could get sick

Which would not cause a germ to get into food?

• Double dipping with a chip in dip.

• Drinking out of a friend's pop can.

• Cutting lettuce on a clean cutting board.

What are the most common symptoms of foodborne illness?

• Swollen glands and rash.

• Swollen feet and ankles.

• Vomiting and diarrhea.

• Sneezing and coughing.

How many estimated causes of foodborne illness occur in the US each year?

• 76 million

• 42 million

• 1 billion