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WorksheetsFNW-8.1: Food Borne Illness Causing Microbes
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
The most common symptom of ALL food borne illnesses:__________. (FNW-8.1)
sore muscles
diarrhea
cramps
nausea
The pathogen that causes Hepatitis A is a (n) _______________. (FNW-8.1)
protozoa
bacteria
fungi
virus
What food borne illness is associated with undercooked or raw ground beef? (FNW-8.1)
E-coli
Salmonella
Botulism
Hepatitis A
What is the food borne illness associated with improperly home-canned foods? (FNW-8.1)
E-coli
Salmonella
Botulism
Staphylococcus
What is the food borne illness associated with cuts and is very commonly found on skin? (FNW-8.1)
E-coli
Salmonella
Botulism
Staphylococcus
What is the food borne illness associated with raw or undercooked eggs or poultry? (FNW-8.1)
E-coli
Salmonella
Hepatitis A
Botulism
What is the food borne illness related to unwashed hands and shellfish? (FNW-8.1)
Salmonella
C. Jejuni
Hepatitis A
E-coli
What is the food borne illness related to raw (unpasteurized) milk? (FNW-8.1)
E-coli
C. Jejuni
Botulism
Clostridium Perfringens
The incubation period (how long it takes for symptoms to show up) for Salmonella is ____________ (FNW-8.1)
12-72 hours
4 hours
8 hours
2 hours
This food borne illness can paralyze the lungs and the central nervous system and cause death if not treated. (FNW-8.1)
salmonella
e-coli
botulism
Listeria
Undercooked hot dogs and deli meat should not be consumed by pregnant women due to this bacteria. (FNW-8.1)
e-coli
clostridium perfringens
Listeria
Camplyobacter
Food containing harmful microorganisms that cause food poisoning: (FNW-8.1)
Always smells bad
Always tastes bad
Is always old food
Can look and taste fine
Food borne Illness can be caused by:_______________. (FNW-8.1)
Bacteria
Viruses
Parasites
All of these
This food borne illness transmits very easily from person to person. The virus is often introduced to foods by infected people handling the food. (FNW-8.1)
Listeria
Staph
E. Coli
Norovirus
What are the general symptoms of a food-borne illness? (FNW-8.1)
Heartburn
Chills & Fever
Nausea/vomiting
Cramps
Diarrhea
Jaundice is a symptom of:_____________. (FNW-8.1)
Shigellosis
Botulism
Hepatitis A
Norovirus
Wild game is most commonly associated with which type of pathogen? (FNW-8.1)
Bacteria
Viruses
Parasites
Fungi
Which food borne illness can you get from raw garlic stored in oil or from dented tin cans? (FNW-8.1)
Botulism
E coli
Salmonella
Listeria
Which of these food borne illnesses would be the most likely one to be found in cookie dough? (FNW-8.1)
Clostridium Perfringens
Clostridium Botulinum
E. Coli
Salmonella
What is the food borne illness related to milk? (FNW-8.1)
E-coli
Campylobacter
Botulism
Clostridium Perfringens
One bacteria found in fresh shell eggs and chicken is________________. (FNW-8.1)
Clostridium botulinum
Clostridium perfringens
Salmonella
Staphylococcus aureus
What is are the common symptoms of E.coli "poisoning"? (FNW-8.1)
severe, often bloody diarrhea
fever
nausea
all of the above
severe cramps
•Common skin bacterium
•Produces a fast acting toxin
•Dairy products, salads, cream filled pastries and deserts
•Incubation as little as 60 minutes
•Nausea, cramps, vomiting, diarrhea
(FNW-8.1)
Shigella
Salmonella typhimurium
Salmonella enteritidis
Staphylococcus aureus
This microbe produces toxins that cause symptoms and has two forms -- diarrheal and emetic. (FNW-8.1)
Campylobacter jejuni
Clostridium perfringens
Bacillus cereus
Trichinella spiralis
Clostridium perfringens is best known because it not only can cause diarrhea and cramps, but also: (FNW-8.1)
tingling in the face and mouth
tissue death (gangrene) if it gets into an open sore on the skin
extreme fever and confusion
liver damage
Hepatitis A is so dangerous because it (FNW-8.1)
can cause liver damage
can last so long (3+ months, sometimes)
is easily transmitted through contaminated water
survives even in ice
This microbe is particularly troublesome because it can survive on ice. (FNW-8.1)
Campylobacter jejuni
norovirus
Listeria monocytogenes
Bacillus cereus
Gravy and soups can be a favorite place for THESE microbes to thrive. (FNW-8.1)
Bacillus cereus
Clostridium perfringens
Norovirus
Clostridium botulinum
__________________________ is notable because of its particularly short incubation period (how long it takes for symptoms to show), which can be as little as 1 hour. (FNW-8.1)
Staphylococcus aureus
Hepatitis A
Listeria monocytogenes
Escherichia coli
This microbe's symptoms are odd because it only sometimes causes diarrhea, but often causes stiff neck, confusion and weakness along with vomiting. (FNW-8.1)
Listeria monocytogenes
Salmonella enteritidis
Trichinella spiralis
Escherichia coli
