HMPE 2 M3 Q1 MC

Which type of contamination occurs when a food has been contaminated by microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, mould, fungi, and toxins?

• Chemical contamination

• Microbial contamination

• Physical contamination

• Allergenic contamination

What is the most common reason behind outbreaks of food poisoning?

• Chemical contamination

• Microbial contamination

• Physical contamination

• Allergenic contamination

What is an example of allergenic contamination?

• Using a knife to cut normal bread and then using the same knife to cut gluten-free bread.

• Cooking food on a surface that still has chemical residue on it.

• Leaving a foreign object, like a piece of plastic or hair, in the food.

• Spraying cleaning chemicals close to uncovered food.

How can you prevent physical contamination of food?

• Following strict, high-standard food hygiene practices.

• Washing raw fruit and vegetables.

• Having a thorough pest control system in place.

• Replacing any damaged equipment immediately.

Which of the following is a way that harmful germs can get into food?

• When the food is cooked at a high temperature

• When fruits and vegetables are picked from the field

• When meat is processed and mixed with bacteria from animal intestines

• When the food is stored in a refrigerator

When should you call your doctor if you think you have foodborne illness?

• If you experience diarrhea or vomiting for more than 24 hours

• If you don't start to feel better after a few days

• If you have a slight fever

• If you feel a little sick to your stomach

Can antibiotics be used to treat foodborne illness?

• Yes, antibiotics are commonly used to treat foodborne illness.

• No, antibiotics are not used to treat foodborne illness.

• Antibiotics can be used, but only in severe cases.

• It depends on the type of bacteria that caused the illness.

Which of the following statements about E. coli is true?

• All species of E. coli cause severe illness

• E. coli can only enter your body through contaminated water

• Safe food handling and cooking meats thoroughly can help prevent illness from E. coli

• Norovirus is the most common cause of illness from contaminated food or water

Which of the following statements about norovirus is false?

• Norovirus can spread easily from person-to-person

• Projectile vomiting is often the first symptom of norovirus

• Symptoms of norovirus usually begin within 1 or 2 days of eating contaminated food

• Handwashing is not an effective way to prevent norovirus

Which of the following is a symptom of enteric fever caused by Salmonella?

• Projectile vomiting

• High fever, diarrhea or constipation, aches, headache, and drowsiness

• Mild fever and muscle aches

• Cramps and diarrhea lasting a couple of days