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Salmonella Awareness and Food Safety

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is Salmonella?

a)

A type of virus

b)

A type of bacteria

c)

A type of fungus

d)

A type of parasite

2.

Which of the following foods is most commonly associated with Salmonella contamination?

a)

Bread

b)

Raw chicken

c)

Cooked rice

d)

Fresh apples

3.

What is the primary symptom of Salmonella infection?

a)

Skin rash

b)

Diarrhoea

c)

Headache

d)

Cough

4.

At what temperature should poultry be cooked to ensure it is safe from Salmonella?

a)

50°C

b)

65°C

c)

75°C

d)

85°C

5.

How long can Salmonella survive on a dry surface?

a)

A few minutes

b)

A few hours

c)

A few days

d)

A few weeks

6.

Which of the following is a safe practice to prevent Salmonella contamination?

a)

Washing raw chicken before cooking

b)

Using the same cutting board for raw meat and vegetables

c)

Refrigerating perishable foods promptly

d)

Leaving cooked food at room temperature for several hours

7.

What is the incubation period for Salmonella infection?

a)

1-2 hours

b)

6-72 hours

c)

4-5 days

d)

1-2 weeks

8.

Which of the following groups is most at risk for severe illness from Salmonella?

a)

Teenagers

b)

Healthy adults

c)

Elderly individuals

d)

Athletes

9.

What is the best way to clean surfaces that have been in contact with raw meat to prevent Salmonella?

a)

Rinse with cold water

b)

Wipe with a dry cloth

c)

Clean with hot, soapy water

d)

Use a paper towel

10.

Which of the following is NOT a common source of Salmonella?

a)

Eggs

b)

Dairy products

c)

Leafy greens

d)

Bottled water

11.

What is the recommended internal temperature for cooking eggs to reduce the risk of Salmonella?

a)

50°C

b)

60°C

c)

70°C

d)

80°C

12.

Which of the following is a common method for diagnosing Salmonella infection?

a)

Blood test

b)

Stool culture

c)

X-ray

d)

MRI

13.

Which of the following is a key step in preventing cross-contamination in the kitchen?

a)

Using the same utensils for raw and cooked foods

b)

Storing raw meat above vegetables in the fridge

c)

Washing hands thoroughly after handling raw meat

d)

Tasting food with the same spoon used for stirring