WorksheetsPreventative control measures of food-induced ill health
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 12mins
Which of the following is a way food can become contaminated?
By contact with dirty surfaces
By storing food at the correct temperature
By using clean utensils only
By keeping food covered at all times
Here are the 4 ways food can become contaminated… Which of the following is NOT a way food can become contaminated?
Chemical
Physical
Allergenic
Mechanical
Which of the following is an example of chemical contamination?
A) Cleaning spray residue on a countertop
B) A fly landing on food
C) A piece of glass in soup
D) Peanut residue in a dish
Fill in the blank: An example of physical contamination is ______ from the ground when harvesting.
soil
water
sunlight
air
Fill in the blank: An example of physical contamination is a ______ from a processing plant when packaging.
bolt
water droplet
sugar crystal
label ink
Fill in the blank: An example of physical contamination is a ______ from a cook in the kitchen.
hair
drop of oil
spoonful of salt
splash of water
Which of the following is an example of chemical contamination in food production?
A) Chemicals from the farm
B) Fresh vegetables
C) Natural spices
D) Clean water
Which of the following can cause chemical contamination during food packaging?
A cleaning product used in the processing plant
Fresh air
Natural preservatives
Cold storage
What is an example of chemical contamination that can occur in the kitchen when preparing food?
Fly spray used in the kitchen
Washing hands
Using fresh ingredients
Cooking at high temperature
Which of the following can cause severe adverse reactions in people who are sensitive to them?
Allergenic ingredients
Water
Sugar
Salt
Allergic reactions can be caused by cross contamination of ingredients or food that contains an _________
allergen
vitamin
preservative
enzyme
Which of the following should be used when preparing and cooking foods containing allergens?
The same utensils for all foods
Separate utensils and areas
No utensils
Only hands
What is microbial spoilage?
Microbial spoilage is caused by the growth of bacteria, yeasts and moulds.
Microbial spoilage is caused by exposure to sunlight only.
Microbial spoilage is the process of food drying naturally.
Microbial spoilage is caused by freezing food items.
Look at the image of the spoiled fruit. Which process is most likely responsible for the visible changes?
autolysis
microbial spoilage
What are some positive micro-bacterial changes in food?
Mould in some cheeses, e.g. Stilton
Yeast in bread production
Browning of apples
Ripening of bananas
Enzymes can cause food to deteriorate in three main ways. Fill in the blank: One way is ______, which will continue until the food becomes inedible, e.g. banana ripening.
ripening
fermentation
freezing
pasteurization
Which of the following is NOT a way enzymes cause food to deteriorate?
Ripening
Browning
Freezing
Oxidation
The role of enzymes in the browning of certain foods, such as potatoes and apples, is to:
Break down starch into sugar
Cause a chemical reaction that leads to browning
Prevent the food from spoiling
Increase the sweetness of the food
What is biological contamination?
When food is exposed to cleaning chemicals
When food contains harmful bacteria or viruses
When food has bits of plastic or metal in it
When food is stored in the fridge
Which of the following is a physical contaminant?
Salmonella
Bleach
Hair
Mould
Why is it important to store raw meat separately from ready-to-eat foods?
To save space
To keep the fridge organised
To prevent the spread of bacteria
To make cooking easier
What is biological contamination?
When food is exposed to cleaning chemicals
When food contains harmful bacteria or viruses
When food has bits of plastic or metal in it
When food is stored in the fridge
What temperature should a fridge be to safely store food?
10°C
5°C or below
15°C
Room temperature
Which group is most at risk from contaminated food?
Teenagers
Healthy adults
Elderly people and young children
Athletes
