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39 Food Poisoning Unit 9: Nutri Hut

Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) Related to Food Poisoning

1. What is the most common cause of food poisoning linked to improperly cooked poultry or eggs?
a. Listeria b. Salmonella
c. E. coli d. Norovirus

2. Which bacterium is known for causing botulism, a severe form of food poisoning?
a. Clostridium botulinum b. Staphylococcus aureus
c. Bacillus cereus d. Campylobacter

3. Food poisoning from which source is often associated with contaminated shellfish?
a. Salmonella b. Vibrio parahaemolyticus
c. Listeria d. E. coli

4. What is a common symptom of food poisoning that involves severe stomach pain and frequent loose stools?
a. Cough b. Headache
c. Diarrhea d. Muscle pain

5. Which type of food poisoning is often caused by consuming food contaminated with Staphylococcus aureus?
a. Botulism b. Salmonella poisoning
c. Staphylococcal food poisoning d. Listeriosis

6. Which practice is essential for preventing food poisoning caused by bacteria?
a. Keeping food at room temperature b. Washing hands before handling food
c. Using the same utensils for raw and cooked foods

d. Storing food in a warm environment
7. What is the main cause of food poisoning associated with undercooked or raw meat?

a. E. coli b. Listeria
c. Salmonella d. Norovirus
8. Which type of food poisoning can be caused by the consumption of contaminated dairy products?

a. Salmonella b. E. coli
c. Listeria d. Staphylococcus aureus

9. What is the best method to ensure that meat is safe to eat and free from harmful bacteria?
a. Visual inspection b. Smell test
c. Proper cooking to recommended temperatures
d. Freezing

10. Which type of food poisoning is commonly linked to improperly canned foods?
a. Botulism b. Salmonella
c. Campylobacter d. Norovirus

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