Food Safety Quiz

Scarlett believes that all pathogens need oxygen to grow. Is Scarlett's statement true?

• True

• False

Maya, Abigail, and Charlotte are planning a picnic. They want to ensure that they don't get sick from the food they bring. Maya suggests that the most important way to prevent foodborne illnesses caused by viruses is to control time and temperature. Is this statement true?

• True

• False

During a school trip, Ava, Benjamin, and Isla were discussing their lunch. Benjamin said that Salmonella Typhi is commonly linked with the ground beef in their sandwiches. Is this statement true?

• True

• False

Lily, Ava, and Nora went to a seafood restaurant. They learned that parasites are commonly associated with seafood. Is this statement true?

• True

• False

List the six conditions that pathogens need to grow.

Pathogens and Linked Food: Write the letter of the food commonly linked with each pathogen. You will use food items more than once and some may not be used at all. Some pathogens are linked with more than one food.

Contaminants: What are the three types of contaminants that are a risk to food? Give an example of each.

Oliver, Emma, and Mia are planning a camping trip. Emma suggests that the most effective way to prevent foodborne illnesses caused by bacteria is to maintain proper hygiene. Is this statement true?

• True

• False

During a family dinner, Noah, Sophia, and Jackson were discussing their seafood platter. Sophia said that Vibrio vulnificus is commonly associated with raw oysters. Is this statement true?

• True

• False

Lucas, Harper, and Amelia are studying for their health exam. Lucas believes that all bacteria are harmful and cause diseases. Is Lucas's statement true?

• True

• False