Food Safety Quiz

What is the primary subject of this learning material?

• Cooking recipes

• Foodborne illness and safety

• Nutrition and dieting

• Exercise and health

Which of the following is NOT a topic covered in this learning material?

• Symptoms of foodborne illness

• How to be safe in the kitchen with food

• How to avoid food contamination

• How to cook for large groups

What will students learn about as a consumer from this material?

• Food safety tips

• Best grocery stores

• Food pricing strategies

• Organic food benefits

Name some assurances that most of the food we buy at stores or restaurants is safe to eat.

• Regular health inspections

• Food safety training for staff

• Clear labeling of ingredients

• All of the above

What is food-borne illness and what causes it?

• An illness caused by eating contaminated food

• A chronic disease unrelated to food consumption

• Discomfort caused by overeating

• An allergy to certain types of food

What happens to the microbes inside the body?

• They are destroyed by the immune system

• They multiply and can cause illness

• They are used for digestion

• They are expelled immediately

What is the danger zone?

• The temperature range in which food is safe to eat

• The temperature range in which food-borne bacteria can grow

• The area in a kitchen where accidents are most likely to happen

• The section of a restaurant where food is prepared

What are four steps to preventing food borne illness? FightBAC

What is foodborne illness?

• A) A disease that is inherited genetically

• B) An illness that is caused by eating contaminated food/beverages

• C) A type of mental health disorder

• D) An illness only affecting animals

Approximately how many illnesses does foodborne illness cause each year in the United States?

• A) 48 thousand

• B) 480 thousand

• C) 4.8 million

• D) 48 million