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Which pathogen is commonly linked to fresh produce washed in contaminated water?
A. Clostridium perfringens
✔✔B. Cyclospora
C. Norovirus
D. Staphylococcus aureus
Which pathogen is most often linked to improperly handled cooked rice or pasta?
A. Salmonella
B. Hepatitis A
✔✔C. Bacillus cereus
D. Listeria
Which disease is transmitted through microscopic cysts in contaminated water?
A. E. coli
B. Salmonella
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,✔✔C. Giardia
D. Norovirus
Which pathogen causes foodborne illness with rapid onset and usually lasts 24 hours?
A. Hepatitis A
✔✔B. Staphylococcus aureus
C. Listeria
D. Vibrio vulnificus
Which pathogen is most commonly associated with shellfish harvested from contaminated
waters?
A. Shigella
B. Bacillus cereus
✔✔C. Vibrio vulnificus
D. Cyclospora
Which symptom is common in both Shigella and Norovirus infections?
A. Jaundice
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, ✔✔B. Diarrhea and vomiting
C. Coughing
D. Sneezing
Which action should be taken if a food handler shows symptoms of foodborne illness during a
shift?
A. Let them finish their tasks
B. Only assign cold food prep
✔✔C. Exclude them from food handling and report to management
D. Have them wear gloves
Which pathogen is most often linked to undercooked poultry and causes diarrhea and fever?
✔✔A. Campylobacter
B. Listeria
C. Hepatitis A
D. Cyclospora
Which action is essential for controlling the spread of infectious diseases in a restaurant?
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