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Foodborne Illness

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Foodborne illness is an infection of the

a)

Respiratory tract

b)

Gastrointestinal tract

c)

Nerves system

2.

Foodborne illness happens after ........ hours of eating contaminated food

a)

0_6

b)

6_72

c)

72_80

3.

Food borne illness are caused by: (choose 2)

a)

Dust

b)

Bacteria

c)

Virus

d)

Raw food

4.

What are the possible foodborne pathogen bacteria possible to be found here

a)

Campylobacter jejuni

b)

Escherichia coli

c)

Bacillus cereus

d)

Clostridium botulinum

5.

Example for foodborne pathogens

a)

Bacteria

b)

Fungi

c)

Virus

d)

Parasites

6.

Identify three micro-organisms responsible for contamination of food

a)

Bacteria, yeast, moulds,

b)

Yeast, fungi, bacteria

c)

Mould, yeast,fungi

7.

Refers to the creation and maintenance of conditions that will prevent food contamination or food-borne illness.

a)

Sanitation

b)

pathogen

c)

bacteria

d)

sterile

8.

What is a sickness that results from eating a food that is infected with bacteria?

a)

Air poisoning

b)

Water poisoning

c)

Sun poisoning

d)

Foodborne illness

9.

How long does it typically take for symptoms of foodborne illness to occur?

a)

Within a few hours to a few days

b)

Within a few minutes

c)

Within a week

d)

Within a month

10.

Which of the following is a way to prevent foodborne illness?

a)

Cooking food thoroughly

b)

Storing food at room temperature

c)

Not washing hands before cooking

d)

Eating raw or undercooked meat

11.

Which of the following is a common symptom of foodborne illness?

a)

Fever

b)

Cough

c)

Rash

d)

Headache

12.

What is the primary cause of foodborne illnesses?

a)

Chemical contamination

b)

Physical contamination

c)

Biological contamination

d)

Nutritional deficiency

13.

Which bacteria is most commonly associated with foodborne illness from undercooked poultry?

a)

Escherichia coli

b)

Salmonella

c)

Listeria

d)

Staphylococcus aureus

14.

What is the best method to prevent foodborne illness when handling raw meat?

a)

Rinsing with cold water

b)

Cooking to the appropriate temperature

c)

Freezing immediately

d)

Marinating overnight

15.

Which of the following is a real-world application to reduce foodborne illness in restaurants?

a)

Using separate cutting boards for raw and cooked foods

b)

Serving food at room temperature

c)

Reusing cooking oil multiple times

d)

Storing raw meat above vegetables in the fridge