Foundations of Food Safety Exam 2, HSC4573

Which E. coli is commonly found on cruise ships?

ETEC

Which pathogen caused an unusual fatal outbreak at a psychiatric hospital?

Clostridium perfringens

Which of the following pathogens is usually spread by cross contamination?

Campylobacter

Which of the following two pathogens can be spread by feral hogs (boars)?

Brucella and Trichinella

Baby turtles, chicken, and tomatoes have been linked to the spread of which of the following pathogens?

Salmonella

*[this 1 might be wrong]* Which of the following pathogens may be spead by the fecal-oral route?

All of the above (Shigella, Salmonella, & Vibrio parahaemolyticus)

Removing a water pumping station handle ended a famous outbreak due to which of the following pathogens?

Vibrio cholerae

Which of the following statements regarding Shigella is not true?

Causes watery explosive diarrhea.

Mary Mallon is known due to spreading which of the following diseases?

Salmonella Typhi

Which of the following is incorrect?

Vibrio vulnificus is spread in raw milk.

Most Streptococcus infections are self-limiting?

FALSE

Which of the following is NOT true regarding Salmonella?

Is not responsible for foodborne deaths.

Which of the following can prevent Salmonella infections from contaminated chickens?

All of the above (Properly cooking chicken, Avoiding cross contamination, Properly cooking eggs)

Which of the following is not a common characteristic of all the Vibrio pathogens discussed?

They are all vaccine preventable.

Which of the following viruses can cause encephalitis?

Nipah virus

Which foodborne virus caused an outbreak linked to an antioxidant blend of fruits?

Hepatitis A

Which of the following is not true regarding norovirus?

Serious cases can be treated with antibiotics.

Non-culture methods are preferred for viral pathogens?

TRUE

Which virus caused an outbreak linked to pomegranate seeds?

Hepatitis A

Some viruses may initially spread in food, but are then spread from person-to-person?

TRUE

Which of the following is not true regarding norovirus?

Cross contamination is the leading cause of norovirus infections.

Which of the following has been implicated in most norovirus infections?

Improper hand hygiene

Which of the following is not true regarding viruses?

All of the foodborne viruses are vaccine preventable.

Which of the following statements are incorrect regarding the treatment of viruses?

Vaccines can only prevent bacterial infections

Which of the following is the route of inoculation of Giardia?

Ingestion

Which worm infection causes neurocysticercosis?

Taenia solium

A prion disease can cause difficulty walking.

TRUE

Which of the following pathogens caused an outbreak due to a water treatment plant failure?

Crytosporidium

Which of the following is a recommended method to destroy prions?

Incineration

Cryptosporidium is a treatable protozoal infection.

TRUE

Berries have been linked to Cyclospora infections?

TRUE

Which of the following is a source of protozoal infections?

All of the above (Swimming pool, Rivers, Lakes)

VCJD is caused by infectious mRNA?

FALSE

Which of the following is not true regarding beef tapeworm?

There is no treatment.

Which pathogen has been linked to contact with live poultry?

Salmonella

Which contaminated food group has the greatest public health impact?

Poultry

Which of the following pathogens is associated with meat and poultry?

All of the above (Salmonella, Staphylococcus, E. coli)

Which of the following is not a risk associated with produce?

Prions

Which animal is commonly infected with one of the costliest agricultural diseases?

Cows

Which of the following is the source of Listeria found in deli meats?

Feces

Which of the following pathogens is associated with dairy?

Bacillus cereus and Brucella

Vibrio may be found in which of the following food groups?

Seafood

Which two pathogens are most commonly associated with poultry?

Salmonella and Campylobacter

Which of the following has the greatest impact on public health due to foodborne pathogens?

Chicken

Mycobacterium bovis is spread in unpasteurized milk?

TRUE

Which of the following is the case fatality rate for infants infected with Listeria?

50%

Raw chicken, raw milk, and raw meat are associated with the spread of which of the following pathogens?

Campylobacter jejuni

Which of the following are used to serotype E. coli?

O and H antigens

EHEC causes the disease known as traveler's diarrhea?

FALSE

How many cases of Salmonellosis are reported to the CDC annually?

42,000

Which two organisms can tolerate high salt?

Staphylococcus and Vibrio

Which disease is also known as undulant fever?

Brucellosis

Enterohemorrhagic E. coli was linked to which of the following foods at Jack in the Box?

Hamburgers

The antibiotics that are effective against bacteria today may not be effective in the future?

TRUE

Stool that has blood in it may be referred to as dysentary?

TRUE

Which of the following has caused outbreaks of Salmonella?

All of the above (Eggs, Bearded dragons, Contaminated poultry)

Which of the following is not a common symptoms of Salmonella?

Explosive watery diarrhea

Which of the following is true regarding Vibrio cholerae?

Spread by contaminated water

Which of the following is not a common characteristic of all the Vibrio pathogens discussed?

They are all vaccine preventable.

Most Streptococcus infections are self-limiting?

FALSE

Raw oysters consumption has been linked to illness caused by which of the following pathogens?

Vibrio vulnificus

Which of the following is incorrect?

Vibrio vulnificus is spread in raw milk. (Correct are: Salmonella Typhi is a systemic disease not typically found in the US...Clostridium botulinum can be found in improperly canned foods...Clostridium perfringens may be spread in contaminated meats)

Disease spread by poor personal hygiene can be prevented by washing hands frequently?

TRUE

Which of the following will spread in fountains if the water is not chlorinated?

Shigella

Due to the vaccine, norovirus is no longer the leading cause of gastroenteritis in the ~ United States.

FALSE

Which of the following has been implicated in most norovirus infections?

Improper hand hygiene

Which of the following is a recommended treatment for hepatitis A?

Passive immunization

Which of the following is true concerning Ebola virus?

Illegal importation of meat could cause an outbreak

Which foodborne virus causes paralysis?

Poliovirus

Non-culture methods are preferred for viral pathogens?

TRUE

Which of the following body sites may be infected by polio virus?

Spinal cord and Brain

In most cases you do not need to treat norovirus infections?

TRUE

Which foodborne virus caused an outbreak linked to an antioxidant blend of fruits?

hepatitis A

Which of the following is true regarding norovirus?

Low infectious dose, highly contagious

Cyclospora can cause watery and explosive diarrhea?

TRUE

Which of the following is the infectious stage of a protozoan?

Cyst

Which of the following is a recommended method to destroy prions?

Incineration

Which of the following is a source of protozoal infections?

All of the above (Swimming pool, Rivers, Lakes)

Which of the following pathogens is not a foodborne helminth?

Toxoplasma

Which of the following is not true regarding beef tapeworm?

There is no treatment.

Which of the following can develop the disease known as BSE?

Cows

Ingestion of which of the following animals can cause disease due to Trichinella?

Bear and Wild Boar

Which of the following prion diseases came first?

Scrapie

Which of the following is true regarding Giardia lamblia?

Flagyl is the recommended treatment.

Which of the following is a method to prevent disease caused by contaminated produce?

All of the above (Wash raw fruits and vegetables, Avoid cross contamination, Irradiation)

Feces from both animals and humans may result in seafood contamination.

TRUE

Disease caused by which food group can be prevented by properly cleaning slices?

Deli meats

Which of the following items used in farming is not linked to contaminated produce?

Pesticide use

Which of the following protozoans may be found in contaminated produce?

Cyclospora cayetanensis

Which of the following promotes Listeria growth?

High mosture

Which of the following has the greatest impact on public health due to foodborne pathogens?

Chicken

Which of the following pathogens is associated with meat and poultry?

All of the above (Salmonella, Staphylococcus, E. coli)

Which pathogen has been linked to contact with live poultry?

Salmonella

Contaminated spices, gravy, and meats are linked to which pathogen?

Clostridium perfringens

Which of the following foods was linked to a Bacillus cereus outbreak in the UK?

Tofu

Why is honey dangerous for newborns?

It could contain spores of Clostridium botulinum

Which of the following is NOT a treatment for bacterial foodborne infection?

Antivirals

Which of the following statements regarding foodborne bacteria is true?

Campylobacter can be found in raw chicken, raw meat, and raw milk

Pregnant people should not eat deli meats due to the risk of Shigella infection?

FALSE

Which pathogen, found in poultry can cause death?

All of the above (E. coli 0157:H7, Listeria, Salmonella)