Foods 1: Food Safety, Illnesses, and Sanitation Test

Which bacteria is commonly found in undercooked poultry?

• Salmonella

• E. coli

• Listeria

• Clostridium perfringens

Mia ate deli meats and unpasteurized cheese and became ill. Which foodborne illness is most likely linked to these foods?

• E. coli

• Listeria

• Salmonella

• Botulism

Which bacteria linked to undercooked ground beef can cause kidney damage?

• Salmonella

• E. coli O157:H7

• Botulism

• Listeria

Which food has the highest risk of causing botulism?

• Improperly canned foods

• Fresh fruits

• Cooked poultry

• Pasteurized milk

Clostridium perfringens outbreaks are commonly linked to:

• Large batches of food cooled too slowly

• Fresh salads

• Frozen foods

• Grilled meats

Which foodborne illness can grow at refrigerator temperatures?

• Salmonella

• E. coli

• Listeria

• Botulism

Isla wants to avoid E. coli O157:H7 infection while making hamburgers. Which food should she be most careful with?

• Raw sprouts

• Undercooked ground beef

• Soft cheeses

• Rice

Charlotte eats improperly canned food and soon has muscle weakness and trouble breathing. Which illness is most likely causing her muscle paralysis and can be fatal if untreated?

• Botulism

• Salmonella

• E. Coli

• Listeria

Which group is most at risk for severe listeria infection?

• Pregnant women, newborns, the elderly, and immunocompromised individuals.

• Athletes

• Children over 5 years

• Healthy adults

Which bacteria can form spores that survive cooking and grow when food is left at room temperature?

• Listeria

• Escherichia coli

• Salmonella enterica

• Clostridium perfringens