Food Safety and Sanitation Test 7th Grade

What is the main purpose of sanitation practices?

• To improve food taste

• To increase food production

• To prevent disease

• To reduce kitchen cleaning time

How many Americans suffer from a foodborne illness each year?

• 1 in 8

• 1 in 3

• 1 in 6

• 1 in 4

How many Americans get hospitalized due to foodborne illness annually?

• 128,000

• 256,000

• 32,000

• 64,000

What is the estimated number of deaths caused by foodborne illness each year?

• 500

• 3,000

• 1,500

• 6,000

Who are the most at risk for foodborne illness?

• Middle-aged men and women

• Athletes and fitness enthusiasts

• Teenagers and young adults

• Children, pregnant women, and elderly adults

What are microorganisms?

• Synthetic chemicals

• Inanimate objects

• Large animals that can be seen with the naked eye

• Tiny living creatures visible only through a microscope

How do poor food handling practices contribute to the growth and spread of harmful microorganisms?

• They make microorganisms stronger

• They kill the microorganisms

• They allow the microorganisms to grow and spread

• They have no impact on microorganisms

What is the best way to stop the spread of germs?

• Washing your hands

• Using hand sanitizer

• Covering your mouth while sneezing

• Avoiding contact with sick people

When should you wash your hands before handling food?

• After using the restroom

• After sneezing or coughing

• After touching your face or hair

• All of the following

What should you do to prevent cross-contamination?

• Use disposable utensils to avoid contamination

• Rinse utensils quickly under water

• Immediately wash utensils after touching raw food

• Use an apron