Unit 10 Revision

What is the most common disease causing micro-organism?

• Parasites

• Chemicals

• Bacteria

• Fungi

Which of the following is not a common sign/ symptom of a foodborne illness?

• Nausea

• Headache

• Vommiting

• Stomach pain

What happens to bacteria between 5-60 degrees C?

• It cannot grow

• It is destroyed

• It grows very quickly

Bacteria transferring from a chopping board onto vegetables is an example of which type of cross contamination?

• Food-Food

• Equipment-Food

• People-Food

How many keys to safer food are set out by the WHO?

• 1

• 3

• 5

• 7

Which of these is not a good example of food safety?

• Storing raw meats separate from vegetables

• Washing hands after touching raw meat

• Using the same chopping board for all food types

• Cooking food to above 70 degree C

Storing food in closed containers can help to keep food safe from pests.

• True

• False

What is a food allergy?

• When the body’s immune system responds unusually to certain foods

• When the body cannot properly digest the food that is eaten

Anaphylaxis is an example of a mild allergic reaction?

• True

• False

Which of the following statements about food intolerances is false?

• It usually comes on gradually

• A reaction may only happen if you eat a lot of the food

• A reaction may only happen if the food is eaten often

• It is life threatening