The most common food-borne illnesses are salmonella, Norovirus (Nor-walk Virus)
, Campylobacter, E. coli, Listeria, Clostridium perfringens. And four simple steps to prevent them are 1.CLEAN - Wash Hands Often, 2.SEPARATE Keep Ready-to-Eat Foods Separate from Raw Meat Poultry, Seafood and Eggs, 3.CHILL - Refrigerate Promptly to 40 Degrees Fahrenheit or Below, 4.COOK - Cook to Proper Temperatures.
https://www.eatright.org/homefoodsafety/safety-tips/food-poisoning/four-easy-steps
https://www.foodsafety.gov/poisoning/causes/bacteriaviruses/index.html
1. What is the single, simplest, most effective way to prevent getting infected with foodborne illnesses?
2. Name one common source of virus and bacteria that can cause foodborne illnesses.
3. The following are the most common signs and symptoms of foodborne illnesses except:
a. Nausea c. fever
b. Diarrhea d. Constipation
4. True or False
Foodborne illnesses never leads to death.
5. True or False
Food cooked rare is a safe practice in avoiding foodborne illnesses.
6. True or False
There are no legal food safety requirements that establishments comply.
7. True or False
It is safe practice to keep cooked and uncooked food in the same storage/ refrigerator.
8. Hepatitis A is caused by ____.
A. virus B. bacteria
9. Enteric Fever is caused by ____.
10. True or False
Animals can be carriers of pathogens.
Answer Key:
1. Handwashing (using proper technique).
2. Contaminated food or water / animals
3. D. Constipation
4. False
5. False
6. False
7. False
8. A. virus
9. Salmonella bacteria
10. True