Foodborne Illness

Foodborne Illness is transmitted to people by:

• touching doors

• eating spoiled eggs

• walking the dog

• eating moldy strawberries

Four people ate a fish sandwich at the same restaurant. All of them got sick from eating it. This is considered to be a:

• homecoming party

• foodborne illness outbreak

• foodborne contamination

• game of monopoly

Potentially hazardous foods are usually moist.

• True

• False

Person who is 32 years old is more likely to become sick from food than a 3 month old baby.

• True

• False

Baked potatoes are a potentially hazardous food?

• True

• False

What are the costs associated with Foodborne Illness?

• Loss of driving privileges

• Embarrassment

• Lawsuits

• Loss of reputation

Why are elderly people at a higher risk of foodborne illness?

• They are more likely to spend time in hospital.

• Their immune system has weakened with age.

• They have smaller appetites.

• They need more time to eat their meal.

Which are the common characteristics of potentially hazardous foods?

• They are moist.

• They are dry.

• They contain protein.

• They have a ph that is neutral or slightly acidic.

Which food item is potentially hazardous?

• Raw bean sprouts

• Dry rice

• Bread

• Raw carrots

FAT TOM stands for:

• Food, Acidity, Tik, Tok, Oxygen, Moisture.

• FIFA, Acidity, Time, Temperature, Oxygen, Moisture.

• Food, Acidity, Time, Temperature, Oxygen, Moisture.

• Food, Acidity, Test, Time, Oxygen, Moisture.