Food Safety Quiz

What is a food-borne illness?

• A disease caused by eating spicy food

• A disease from contaminated food or drink

• A disease that only affects animals

• A disease you catch from the air

Which of the following is a bacteria that can live in raw eggs and undercooked meat?

• Norovirus

• Giardia

• Salmonella

• Contamination

E. coli is commonly found in:

• Clean, cooked vegetables

• Unwashed vegetables and raw beef

• Pasteurized milk

• Properly stored food

What is a major source of contamination?

• Using separate cutting boards

• Washing hands before cooking

• Using unclean utensils or surfaces

• Cooking food to safe temperatures

Which of these can help prevent food-borne illness?

• Leaving food at room temperature for hours

• Drinking untreated water

• Washing hands and surfaces before preparing food

• Eating undercooked chicken

Which bacteria often hides in undercooked chicken and causes diarrhea and cramps?

• Salmonella

• Campylobacter

• E. coli

• Norovirus

Which group is more vulnerable to severe food-borne illness?

• Healthy teenagers

• Elderly people and pregnant women

• Professional athletes

• People who wash their hands

What is a common symptom of food-borne illness?

• Sore throat

• Diarrhea

• Sunburn

• Headache from loud music

How can cross-contamination be prevented?

• Using the same cutting board for meat and vegetables

• Keeping food at unsafe temperatures

• Using separate cutting boards for raw meat and vegetables

• Not cooking food thoroughly

Most mild food-borne illnesses can be treated by:

• Eating more raw meat

• Drinking contaminated water

• Rest and staying hydrated

• Avoiding all food