Understanding Foodborne Illnesses

What was the main reason John went to the emergency room?

• He had a fever

• He was suffering from a gastrointestinal illness

• He had a headache

• He was feeling fatigued

According to the CDC, how many people are hospitalized each year due to foodborne pathogens in the U.S.?

• 128,000

• 3,000

• 48 million

• 1 million

What type of bacteria was identified as the cause of John's illness?

• Salmonella

• Listeria

• Shiga toxin-producing E. coli

• Cyclospora

Which surveillance network does the CDC use to monitor foodborne illnesses?

• FoodNet

• PulseNet

• SafeFood

• HealthTrack

Which food item was implicated in the E. coli outbreak affecting John?

• Chicken

• Leafy greens

• Eggs

• Cantaloupes

What agency is responsible for regulating most types of food in the United States?

• CDC

• USDA

• FDA

• EPA

If a company refuses to voluntarily recall a contaminated product, what authority does the FDA have?

• They have no authority

• They can issue a warning

• They can take enforcement action

• They can contact the local health department

How long is the typical delay between a person getting infected and confirmation of being part of an outbreak?

• 1-2 weeks

• 2-4 weeks

• 4-6 weeks

• 1 month

What technology does the FDA use to identify the relationship of samples to the outbreak pathogen?

• PCR

• Whole genome sequencing

• ELISA

• Mass spectrometry