WorksheetsFood Contamination and Safety Practices
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 9mins
Approximately how many people get sick from contaminated food each year?
420,000
60 million
600 million
4.2 million
Which of these is a biological contaminant found in food?
Lead
Plastic
Salmonella
Detergents
Which of these is a chemical contaminant that can be found in food?
Viruses
Glass
Mercury
Fungi
Which of these is an example of a physical contaminant in food?
Toxins
Stones
Bacteria
PCBs
What is the term for the entire journey food takes from where it is grown or raised to where it is eaten?
Food chain
Food supply chain
Food processing line
Food distribution network
How can food become contaminated during the production stage?
By using the same knife for raw and cooked food.
If animals are infected and transmit pathogens to their products.
By storing food in unclean warehouses.
If food handlers are sick.
What is cross-contamination in food processing?
Adding unnecessary chemicals to food.
Pathogens from an animal's gut contaminating meat during slaughter.
Food being stored at the wrong temperature.
Pests getting into food storage areas.
What is food adulteration?
When food is mislabeled.
When food is stored at incorrect temperatures.
When harmful substances are intentionally added to food.
When food is not cooked thoroughly.
What is a way food can become contaminated during distribution?
Using contaminated water for irrigation.
Not washing hands before preparing food.
Storing food in unclean or unsafe places.
Not cooking food to the right temperature.
Which of these can lead to food contamination during the preparation stage?
Inappropriate use of pesticides.
Cross-contamination from using the same knife for raw and cooked food.
Food being transported in dirty trucks.
Animals being infected with diseases.
How many different diseases can contaminated food potentially cause?
Less than 50
Around 100
Over 200
Exactly 420
What are common symptoms of illness caused by biological contaminants in food?
Paralysis and cancer
Fever and abdominal pain
Injuries and allergic reactions
Kidney failure and arthritis
Which group of people is considered to be at higher risk from contaminated food?
Teenagers
Adults aged 20-40
Elderly people
Athletes
Besides causing illness, what is another broad impact of unsafe food?
It improves global trade.
It strengthens economies.
It contributes to antimicrobial resistance.
It increases food availability.
What is one of the "5 keys to safer food" recommended for individuals?
Always buy organic food.
Keep raw and cooked food separate.
Store all food in the freezer.
Only eat food prepared by professionals.
Which of the following is a preventive measure to avoid foodborne illnesses at home?
Storing perishable foods in warm places.
Using the same cutting board for raw meat and vegetables.
Washing hands thoroughly before handling food.
Leaving cooked food at room temperature for several hours.
What type of contaminant is a piece of metal accidentally mixed into canned food?
Biological contaminant
Chemical contaminant
Physical contaminant
Natural contaminant
Which practice can help prevent cross-contamination in a restaurant kitchen?
Not cleaning surfaces between tasks.
Storing all foods together in one container.
Handling food with unwashed hands.
Using separate utensils for raw and cooked foods.
