Foodborne Illness Quiz

What is a foodborne illness transmitted by?

• Air

• Water

• Food

• Soil

What is the body's defense against pathogens called?

• Immune system

• Digestive system

• Nervous system

• Circulatory system

What is something with the potential to cause harm called?

• Risk

• Hazard

• Threat

• Danger

What are pathogens?

• Organisms that cause disease

• Organisms that cure disease

• Organisms that prevent disease

• Organisms that have no effect

Which group of people is not typically considered high-risk for foodborne illnesses?

• Elderly people

• Infants

• Healthy adults

• People with weakened immune systems

What type of food needs time and temperature control for safety?

• TCS food

• Non-perishable food

• Dry food

• Canned food

What is the most common condition needed for bacterial growth?

• Warmth

• Cold

• Dryness

• Darkness

What is the best way to prevent the growth of most bacteria in food?

• Proper cooking

• Freezing

• Drying

• Salting

What is the term for food that is most vulnerable to bacterial growth?

• TCS food

• Non-perishable food

• Dry food

• Canned food

What are two examples of fungi mentioned in the text?

• Yeast and bacteria

• Mold and yeast

• Mold and mushrooms

• Bacteria and viruses