It’s Alive!: Foodborne Illnesses Introduction
Which of the following is a disease-causing organism?
Pathogen
Which common foodborne infection illness occurs 8-24 hours after consumption?
Perfringens
You should disinfect cutting boards and other surfaces when which of the following has touched them?
A. Fish or shellfish
B. Poultry
C. Raw meat
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
Which of the following is NOT a classification of microorganisms?
A. Spoilage
B. Pathogenic
C. Beneficial
D. Antigenic
D. Antigenic
Food Safety
steps, procedures and precautions taken by both the industry and the consumer to keep foods safe to consume
Which of the following occurs when one eats food containing harmful bacteria and while in the intestinal tract, the bacteria produce toxins that cause an illness?
Toxin-mediated infection
Which food is usually involved in the common foodborne infection illness anisakiasis?
Raw or undercooked fish
What should one use to determine safe internal temperatures?
Thermometer
In which common foodborne intoxication illness are ten percent of cases fatal?
Botulism
Food Infection
result of ingesting a food containing live, pathogenic microorganisms which then grow in the human intestine causing illness
What is the illness called when one ingests food that contains live pathogenic microorganisms that grow in the human intestine?
Food infection
Trichinella spiralis is also known as which of the following?
Nematode worm
Which of the following should be done before serving or eating food?
A. Set the table
B. Clean the countertops
C. Wash the dishes
D. Wash hands properly
D. Wash hands properly
Which of the following is the appropriate range of food storage temperatures?
A. Above 60°F (15°C) for cold products
B. Below 40°F (4°C) for hot products
C. Above 160°F (71°C) for hot products
D. Above 140°F (60°C) for hot products
D. Above 140°F (60°C) for hot products
Food Intoxication
result of ingesting a toxin produced by pathogenic microorganisms existing in the food
How can the Temperature Danger Zone be avoided?
Keeping foods above 140°F (60°C) while serving
What are the symptoms of the illness Yersinosis?
Fever; abdominal pain; bloody diarrhea
Which of the following ways can one prevent foodborne illnesses when preparing food?
A. Thawing food on the countertop
B. Washing hands once before food preparation
C. Using the same cutting board for everything
D. Avoiding cross-contamination
D. Avoiding cross contamination
Cross-contamination can occur during which of the following?
A. Purchasing food
B. Storing food
C. Preparing food
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
Temperature Danger Zone
range of temperature in which microorganisms reproduce at an exponential rate; range between 40°F (4°C) and 140°F (60°C)
The Temperature Danger Zone can be avoided in all of the following ways EXCEPT?
A. Heating foods to the proper temperature before serving
B. Keeping foods above 140°F (60°C) while serving C. Quickly cooling all food products
D. Allowing foods to reach room temperature prior to storage
D. Allowing foods to reach room temperature prior to storage
Which of the following is NOT a preventative measure one can take to avoid toxoplasmosis?
A. Wash raw fruits and vegetables before eating
B. Avoid eating undercooked and raw meats
C. Wash hands properly after contact with cat feces
D. Storing leftovers at the correct temperature
Storing leftovers at the correct temperature
Which of the following ways can help prevent foodborne illnesses when storing food?
A. Cleaning the inside of the refrigerator monthly
B. Refrigerating or freezing foods as soon as possible after purchasing
C. Leave doors open if the thermometer is reading too low
D. Cleaning the inside of the freezer weekly
B. Refrigerating or freezing foods as soon as possible after purchasing
Which of the following microorganisms are harmful?
A. Pathogenic microorganisms
B. Spoilage microorganisms
C. Beneficial microorganisms
D. Microorganisms
A. Pathogenic microorganisms
Cross-Contamination
transfer of pathogenic bacteria to food from other foods, unwashed hands or other items