Food Poisoning (Leaving Cert Home Economics): Quizzes
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Which of these is an example of chemical food poisoning?
Which of these is an example of chemical food poisoning?
Contamination with pesticides
What natural toxin is found in green or sprouted potatoes?
What natural toxin is found in green or sprouted potatoes?
Solanine
Which is the most common form of food poisoning?
Which is the most common form of food poisoning?
Bacterial
What causes illness in toxic food poisoning?
What causes illness in toxic food poisoning?
Bacterial toxins in food
Which are the most common gastrointestinal symptoms of food poisoning?
Which are the most common gastrointestinal symptoms of food poisoning?
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, pain
Why are infants at higher risk of food poisoning?
Why are infants at higher risk of food poisoning?
Developing immune systems
At what temperature range does Salmonella thrive?
At what temperature range does Salmonella thrive?
7°C to 45°C
Which foods pose the greatest Salmonella risk?
Which foods pose the greatest Salmonella risk?
Raw or undercooked poultry & eggs
What serious complication can E. coli infections cause?
What serious complication can E. coli infections cause?
Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome
What makes Listeria particularly concerning for food safety?
What makes Listeria particularly concerning for food safety?
Multiplies at refrigeration temps
Which foods are high-risk for Listeria?
Which foods are high-risk for Listeria?
Deli meats and soft cheeses
What environment does Clostridium botulinum require?
What environment does Clostridium botulinum require?
Little or no oxygen
What distinctive symptoms does botulism cause?
What distinctive symptoms does botulism cause?
Double vision & muscle weakness
How quickly do Staphylococcus aureus symptoms typically appear?
How quickly do Staphylococcus aureus symptoms typically appear?
1-6 hours