Alternative Food Safety Exam

According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which of the following is a common source of bacterial contamination?

• Pasteurized juice

• raw vegetables

• Undercooked eggs

• Well-done meats

Which of the following is not a common symptom of foodborne illness?

• Diarrhea

• Stomach pain

• Sore throat

• Vomiting

The recommended internal temperature to ensure hamburgers made from ground beef are thoroughly cooked is _____°F.

• 160

• 180

• 212

• 250

To prevent the rapid growth of bacteria, foods should not be allowed to sit out for more than _____.

• 30 minutes

• 1 hour

• 2 hours

• 4 hours

Which of the following is a safety precaution for preventing kitchen cuts?

• Catch a falling knife before they hit the floor.

• Use a knife to pry open containers

• Use care when putting fingers near food processor blade to dislodge stuck food

• Wipe up fragments of broken glass with a damp paper towel

Definition: A single-celled microorganism.

• bacterium

• expel

• pathogen

• sanitation

Definition: A disease transmitted by food.

• transmission

• foodborne illness

• residue

• cross-contamination

Definition: The transfer of harmful bacteria from one food or surface to another food.

• cross-contamination

• transmission

• parasite

• microorganism

Definition: A microorganism that needs another organism, called a host, to live.

• Parasite

• microorganism

• cross-contamination

Define the “Danger Zone” (specifically What is the temperature range for the “Danger Zone”?)