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What is the main cause of foodborne illness?
✔✔ Pathogenic microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and parasites.
Which bacteria is commonly associated with improperly canned foods?
✔✔ Clostridium botulinum.
Which microorganism is the leading cause of foodborne illness outbreaks linked to leafy greens?
✔✔ Escherichia coli O157:H7.
Which virus is highly contagious and often linked to ready-to-eat foods handled by infected
workers?
✔✔ Norovirus.
Which bacteria can grow at refrigeration temperatures and is particularly dangerous for pregnant
women?
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,✔✔ Listeria monocytogenes.
What is the temperature danger zone for bacterial growth in food?
✔✔ 41°F to 135°F (5°C to 57°C).
Which bacteria is commonly found in raw or undercooked poultry?
✔✔ Salmonella spp.
What type of microorganism is Giardia lamblia?
✔✔ Parasite.
Which foodborne pathogen is often associated with deli meats and soft cheeses?
✔✔ Listeria monocytogenes.
Which microorganism produces toxins that cause rapid-onset vomiting after eating contaminated
food?
✔✔ Staphylococcus aureus.
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, Which bacteria can survive without oxygen and is often found in improperly canned foods?
✔✔ Clostridium botulinum.
Which pathogen is commonly linked to shellfish harvested from contaminated waters?
✔✔ Vibrio vulnificus.
What is the incubation period for Norovirus?
✔✔ 12 to 48 hours.
Which microorganism is known for forming spores that can survive cooking temperatures?
✔✔ Bacillus cereus.
Which bacteria is often associated with improperly cooked or stored rice?
✔✔ Bacillus cereus.
Which microorganism can cause hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) in children?
✔✔ Escherichia coli O157:H7.
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Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 |
Correct & Verified
What is the main cause of foodborne illness?
✔✔ Pathogenic microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and parasites.
Which bacteria is commonly associated with improperly canned foods?
✔✔ Clostridium botulinum.
Which microorganism is the leading cause of foodborne illness outbreaks linked to leafy greens?
✔✔ Escherichia coli O157:H7.
Which virus is highly contagious and often linked to ready-to-eat foods handled by infected
workers?
✔✔ Norovirus.
Which bacteria can grow at refrigeration temperatures and is particularly dangerous for pregnant
women?
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,✔✔ Listeria monocytogenes.
What is the temperature danger zone for bacterial growth in food?
✔✔ 41°F to 135°F (5°C to 57°C).
Which bacteria is commonly found in raw or undercooked poultry?
✔✔ Salmonella spp.
What type of microorganism is Giardia lamblia?
✔✔ Parasite.
Which foodborne pathogen is often associated with deli meats and soft cheeses?
✔✔ Listeria monocytogenes.
Which microorganism produces toxins that cause rapid-onset vomiting after eating contaminated
food?
✔✔ Staphylococcus aureus.
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, Which bacteria can survive without oxygen and is often found in improperly canned foods?
✔✔ Clostridium botulinum.
Which pathogen is commonly linked to shellfish harvested from contaminated waters?
✔✔ Vibrio vulnificus.
What is the incubation period for Norovirus?
✔✔ 12 to 48 hours.
Which microorganism is known for forming spores that can survive cooking temperatures?
✔✔ Bacillus cereus.
Which bacteria is often associated with improperly cooked or stored rice?
✔✔ Bacillus cereus.
Which microorganism can cause hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) in children?
✔✔ Escherichia coli O157:H7.
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