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Food Safety - 8th Grade

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The microorganisms that cause illness.

a)

Contamination

b)

Pathogens

c)

Sanitation

2.

Occurs when harmful things are present in food, making it unsafe to eat.

a)

Pathogens

b)

Sanitation

c)

Contamination

3.

The creation and maintenance that will prevent food contamination or foodborne illness.

a)

Pathogens

b)

Contamination

c)

Sanitation

4.

The spread of pathogens from one surface or food to another.

a)

Cross contamination

b)

Foodborne illness

c)

Contamination

5.

A disease carried or transmitted to people by food containing harmful substances.

a)

Foodborne illness

b)

Pathogens

c)

Sanitation

6.

What are the common signs and symptoms of foodborne illness?

a)

Upset stomach

b)

Diarrhea

c)

Vomiting

d)

All of the above

7.

When testing food, don't count on your sight, smell or taste to ensure safety.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Who are at higher risk of becoming sick from a contaminated food?

a)

Teens and Adults

b)

Children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems.

c)

Children, teens and adults.

9.

What are the four key recommendations for food safety?

a)

Clean, wash, cook and chill

b)

Clean, cook, chill and bake

c)

Clean, contain/separate, cook and chill

d)

Clean, contain/separate, chill and store

10.

Wash your hands for at least ____________seconds.

a)

20

b)

10

c)

2

11.

Separate don't cross contaminate.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

What is the danger zone?

a)

40- 240 degrees F

b)

20-140 degrees F

c)

40-140 degrees F

13.

What is a severe outcome of a foodborne illness?

a)

Diarrhea

b)

Death

c)

Fever

14.

If you have an open wound on your hand, you should ____________ when handling foods

a)

Use hand sanitizer

b)

Continue cooking

c)

Cover it up

15.

Eating raw cookie dough poses the risk of getting Salmonella.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

Raw eggs, meat products, fish, and produce can be contaminated with harmful bacteria.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

Never touch your hair, face, or tissues without rewashing your hands.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

Anybody can get sick from contaminated food or food poisoning; it does not discriminate.

a)

True

b)

False