WorksheetsFoodborne Illness Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the first step in confirming a foodborne illness outbreak?
Reporting to the media
Self-diagnosis by affected individuals
Investigation by regulatory authority
Providing medical treatment
What is the common outcome of most foodborne illnesses in terms of reporting?
They are reported to the media
They go unreported
They are reported to local authorities
They are reported to international health organizations
Which of the following is a cost of foodborne illness that directly impacts the financial aspect of a business?
Loss of work
Medical costs
Lawsuits and legal fees
Long term disability
Which of the following is a cost of foodborne illness that involves additional training?
Loss of work
Medical costs
Staff retraining
Long term disability
Which of the following is a cost of foodborne illness that affects the business's insurance?
Loss of work
Medical costs
Increased insurance premiums
Long term disability
Which of the following is NOT listed as a biological contaminant?
Certain Viruses
Parasites
Heavy metals
Fungi
Which of the following is NOT a biological contaminant?
Fungi
Toxins
Bacteria
Plastic
What type of contaminants are most responsible for foodborne illnesses?
Chemical contaminants
Physical contaminants
Biological contaminants
Environmental contaminants
Which of the following is a biological contaminant?
Metal
Parasites
Plastic
Glass
Which of the following is a biological contaminant that can be a pathogen?
Bacteria
Plastic
Metal
Glass
Which of the following statements is true about parasites?
They grow in food
They do not need a host
They are the least common of pathogens
They are the most common of pathogens
Which of the following environments can parasites be found in?
Only in food
Only in soil
In animals, plants, or a person
Only in air
What is a common characteristic of foodservice chemical contaminants?
They can be easily seen
They cannot be seen
They have a strong smell
They change the color of food
Which of the following is an example of a physical contaminant that can occur naturally in food?
Metal shavings from opening a can
Peach pits
Glass from a jar
Band aid falling off into food
Which of the following is a naturally occurring physical contaminant?
Band aid falling off into food
Fake fingernails
Peach pits
Glass in ice
