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Introduction to Food Hygiene and Safety

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which statement best defines food hygiene in everyday practice?

a)

Preventing harmful bacteria from growing in food

b)

Cooking food with high heat for long time

c)

Keeping kitchen floors clean and polished always

d)

Eating only packaged foods from big stores

2.

Which benefit directly results from safe food handling at home?

a)

Greater need to buy more cleaning products

b)

Longer meal preparation time every day

c)

Ability to eat more fast‑food meals

d)

Lower hospital bills due to fewer illnesses

3.

You pick up a canned soup at the market. Which sign means you should not buy it?

a)

Price tag showing a recent discount

b)

Swollen or dented can with past expiry date

c)

Bright label with clear cooking directions

d)

Can stored upright on a cool shelf

4.

After a party, there are leftovers. What is the safest plan before eating them the next day?

a)

Mix all leftovers together to save storage space

b)

Add spices only to improve smell and taste

c)

Leave uncovered to cool on the counter overnight

d)

Boil properly and keep covered with fitting lids

5.

Which symptom most strongly suggests food poisoning after a meal?

a)

Runny nose and sore throat

b)

Nausea and repeated vomiting

c)

Itchy skin without rash

d)

Sneezing and dry cough

6.

Which situation is a common source of food contamination at home?

a)

Serving food on hot plates

b)

Storing dry foods in airtight jars

c)

Cooking food to safe temperatures

d)

Using polluted water for cooking

7.

Which sensory change best indicates food spoilage?

a)

Softer texture than usual

b)

Appearance of mould growth

c)

Mild sweet odour

d)

Brighter color than normal

8.

Which group contains causative microorganisms of food spoilage?

a)

Bacteria, yeast, mould

b)

Viruses, prions, algae

c)

Protozoa, worms, mites

d)

Fungi, insects, rodents

9.

A food handler has long hair. What is the best hygiene action before preparing food?

a)

Apply perfume to reduce odour

b)

Cover hair with a clean net

c)

Wear a thick winter cap

d)

Wash hands only after work

10.

Why should food handlers with open wounds avoid food preparation?

a)

Bandages make handling utensils difficult

b)

Heat from cooking worsens the wound

c)

Bacteria from wounds can contaminate food

d)

Wounds attract flies that spoil taste