Food Contamination Quiz

What is food contamination?

• The addition of nutrients to food

• Anything that reduces the safety or quality of food

• The process of cooking food

• A method of food preservation

Which of the following is NOT a type of food contamination?

• Physical contamination

• Chemical contamination

• Biological contamination

• Microbial contamination

Which source can contaminate food through dust and airborne particles?

• Plants

• Soil

• Air

• Sewage

Which body parts of animals commonly carry microorganisms?

• Only the digestive system

• Digestive system, udder, skin, and hair

• Only skin

• Only hair

How can soil contaminate food with pathogenic microorganisms?

• Through sunlight exposure

• Through contaminated soil with fecal matter

• Exposure to pesticides

• Good harvesting methods

Which factor can increase microbial contamination on plants?

• Use of treated fertilizer

• Soil free from sewage contamination

• Using clean irrigation water

• Delayed washing after harvesting

Which preventive measure is important when using water in food processing?

• Using untreated well water

• Using chlorine-treated potable water

• Not treating water

• Using unfiltered water

How can human handlers contribute to food contamination?

• By maintaining perfect hygiene

• Through improperly cleaned hands and infections

• By only wearing clean clothes

• By reducing contact time

Which method is recommended to reduce air contamination in food processing areas?

• Lowering temperature

• Installing ultraviolet lights

• Removing all equipment

• Increase air humidity

What is the recommended way to prevent equipment from causing food contamination?

• Store equipment anywhere

• Store equipment properly and maintain cleanliness

• Use disposable equipment only

• Ignore maintenance after use