Understanding Foodborne Illness (Food Poisoning)

Question 1

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Pathogenic micro-organisms cause illness:

a) true
b) false

Answer 1

a) true

Question 2

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Food poisoning:

a) is caused by the last meal you ate
b) can have numerous symptoms such as diarrhea and vomiting
c) is only caused by one type of micro-organism
d) can be stopped by not eating in restaurants

Answer 2

B

b) can have numerous symptoms such as diarrhea and vomiting

Question 3

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The following are types of micro-biological food poisonings:

a) infections
b) intoxications
c) parasitic
d) all of the above

Answer 3

D

a) infections
b) intoxications
c) parasitic
d) all of the above

Question 4

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main symptoms of allergies are vomiting, diarrhea, nausea and throat itchiness and swelling
A. True
B. False

Answer 4

A. True

Question 5

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substances that can cause an allergic reaction
A. peanuts
B. eggs
C. seafood
D. peanut oil
E. salad dressing with mayonnaise
F. All of the above
G. A. B. C.

Answer 5

F because products of these substances (peanuts,eggs,seafood), for example, peanut oil and salad dressing, can be just as harmful

Question 6

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vomiting usually occurs within ___ after eating the
contaminated food
A. 2 hours
B. 1 hour

Answer 6

B. 1 hour

Question 7

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examples of chemicals that can contaminate food are
A. pest control sprays
B. cleaners 
C. degreasers
D. food additives
E. All of the above

Answer 7

E
A. pest control sprays
B. cleaners 
C. degreasers
D. food additives
E. All of the above

Question 8

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parasites are transferred to humans through water
contaminated with feces
A. True
B. False

Answer 8

A. True

Question 9

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parasites are transferred to humans through animals that are fed a safe food supply
A. True
B. False

Answer 9

B
parasites are transferred to humans through water
contaminated with feces or through animals that are fed an UNSAFE food supply

Question 10

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To prevent Bacillus cereus bacteria
A .keep hot food hot at 60°C or more (140°F or more)
B. keep hot food hot at 80°C or more (176°F or more)
C. keep cold food cold at 8°C or less (46°F or less)
D. keep cold food cold at 4°C or less (40°F or less)
E. B and C
F. A and D
G. B and D

Answer 10

F

A and D