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Foodborne Illnesses: Recognizing, Preventing, and Treating Common Contaminations

Description: Foodborne Illnesses: Recognizing, Preventing, and Treating Common Contaminations
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Which of the following is a common symptom of foodborne illness?

  1. Nausea

  2. Vomiting

  3. Diarrhea

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea are all common symptoms of foodborne illness.

What is the most common type of foodborne illness?

  1. Salmonella

  2. E. coli

  3. Listeria

  4. Campylobacter


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Salmonella is the most common type of foodborne illness, accounting for over 1 million cases in the United States each year.

Which of the following foods is most commonly associated with Salmonella contamination?

  1. Eggs

  2. Poultry

  3. Meat

  4. Dairy products


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Eggs are the most commonly associated with Salmonella contamination, as the bacteria can be present inside the egg.

What is the best way to prevent foodborne illness?

  1. Wash your hands before handling food

  2. Cook food to the proper temperature

  3. Store food properly

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are important steps to prevent foodborne illness.

What is the proper temperature to cook poultry to kill Salmonella?

  1. 165°F (74°C)

  2. 175°F (80°C)

  3. 185°F (85°C)

  4. 195°F (91°C)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Poultry should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) to kill Salmonella.

What is the proper temperature to store food in the refrigerator?

  1. 40°F (4°C) or below

  2. 45°F (7°C) or below

  3. 50°F (10°C) or below

  4. 55°F (13°C) or below


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Food should be stored in the refrigerator at a temperature of 40°F (4°C) or below.

Which of the following foods is most commonly associated with E. coli contamination?

  1. Ground beef

  2. Unpasteurized milk

  3. Leafy greens

  4. Raw sprouts


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ground beef is the most commonly associated with E. coli contamination, as the bacteria can be present in the meat.

What is the proper temperature to cook ground beef to kill E. coli?

  1. 155°F (68°C)

  2. 160°F (71°C)

  3. 165°F (74°C)

  4. 170°F (77°C)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Ground beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C) to kill E. coli.

Which of the following foods is most commonly associated with Listeria contamination?

  1. Soft cheeses

  2. Hot dogs

  3. Deli meats

  4. Raw milk


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Soft cheeses are the most commonly associated with Listeria contamination, as the bacteria can grow in the cheese.

What is the proper temperature to store food in the freezer?

  1. 0°F (-18°C) or below

  2. 5°F (-15°C) or below

  3. 10°F (-12°C) or below

  4. 15°F (-9°C) or below


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Food should be stored in the freezer at a temperature of 0°F (-18°C) or below.

Which of the following foods is most commonly associated with Campylobacter contamination?

  1. Poultry

  2. Unpasteurized milk

  3. Raw eggs

  4. Raw shellfish


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Poultry is the most commonly associated with Campylobacter contamination, as the bacteria can be present in the meat.

What is the proper temperature to cook poultry to kill Campylobacter?

  1. 165°F (74°C)

  2. 175°F (80°C)

  3. 185°F (85°C)

  4. 195°F (91°C)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Poultry should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) to kill Campylobacter.

What is the best way to prevent foodborne illness from raw milk?

  1. Pasteurize the milk before drinking

  2. Boil the milk before drinking

  3. Do not drink raw milk

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The best way to prevent foodborne illness from raw milk is to not drink it.

What is the best way to prevent foodborne illness from raw eggs?

  1. Cook the eggs to a safe temperature

  2. Do not eat raw eggs

  3. Both of the above

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Both cooking the eggs to a safe temperature and not eating raw eggs can help prevent foodborne illness.

What is the best way to prevent foodborne illness from raw shellfish?

  1. Cook the shellfish to a safe temperature

  2. Do not eat raw shellfish

  3. Both of the above

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Both cooking the shellfish to a safe temperature and not eating raw shellfish can help prevent foodborne illness.

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