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Food Borne Illness Quiz

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

To avoid food borne illnesses, it is best to ____________ after using the toilet.

a)

wipe hands

b)

do nothing

c)

lick hands

d)

wash hands

2.

If produce comes in a package, then it is safe to eat.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

The USDA recommends a minimum safe internal temperature for chicken to be ______ Degrees F.

a)

145

b)

5

c)

165

d)

180

4.

The _______ ensures that food service establishment are meeting standards to prevent illness.

a)

USDA

b)

USADA

c)

USTFA

d)

NBA

5.

Use separate _____________ to ensure no cross contamination of your food.

a)

forks

b)

cutting boards

c)

refrigerators

d)

parties

6.
What food borne illness is most commonly associated with chicken, eggs, and other forms of poultry?
a)
E. Coli
b)
Staphylococcus
c)
Salmonella
d)
Listeria
7.
Where do most accidents occur in the house?
a)
Bathroom
b)
Bedroom
c)
 Kitchen
d)
 Laundry room
8.

Raw meats should be kept separate from ready to eat foods to prevent what?

a)

cross-contamination

b)

bad tasting foods

c)

food borne illnesses

d)

pathogens from forming

9.
When checking to see if food is done cooking, what part of the meat, poultry, or seafood should you place the food thermometer?
a)
The middle
b)
The thickest part
c)
The right side
d)
Underneath
10.
Which bacteria is found in raw meats (beef), and contaminated water?
a)
E. Coli
b)
Salmonella
c)
Clostridium Botulinum
d)
Clostridium Perfringens
11.
Symptoms of foodborne illness include upset stomach, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. 
a)
True
b)
False 
12.

Food containing harmful microorganisms that cause food poisoning:

a)

Always smells bad

b)

Always tastes bad

c)

Is always old food

d)

Can look and taste fine

13.

Effective hand washing requires:

a)

A 30 second rinse under warm running water

b)

Washing with soap and warm water for 20 seconds

c)

The use of antibacterial soap

d)

The use of paper towels

14.

Microorganisms can be transferred:

a)

From hands to food

b)

From surfaces to food

c)

By coughing on food

d)

All of these

15.

Refrigerate leftovers within _____ hour(s.)

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

16.

Name 3 ways that you can prevent food-borne illness when cooking?

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