Charlotte Cookout Health Incident Quiz

What caused the illness at the Charlotte cookout?

• A bacterial infection

• A chemical spill

• An allergic reaction

• A viral infection

How many people were hospitalized after the cookout incident?

• 15

• 18

• 33

• 45

What bacteria was responsible for the illness?

• Listeria

• Shigella

• Salmonella

• E. coli

What was the likely cause of the bacteria spreading?

• Improper food storage

• Improper hand washing

• Expired ingredients

• Contaminated water

What is a common way to get sick from Shigella?

• Touching contaminated surfaces

• Breathing contaminated air

• Using contaminated utensils

• Drinking contaminated water

Which of the following is more likely to be contaminated with Shigella?

• Raw vegetables

• Cooked meats

• Packaged snacks

• Bottled drinks

How many people were taken to the hospital in total?

• 45

• 33

• 18

• 15

What time did the first emergency call occur?

• 6:45 p.m.

• 5:45 p.m.

• 3:45 p.m.

• 4:45 p.m.