Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate Pest Awareness & Food Poisoning

Question 1

Which of the following is a common sign of a rodent infestation in a food premises?

Accepted Answer

Droppings, gnaw marks, and greasy smear marks along walls

Answer

Small white powder deposits near food stores

Answer

Blue-green mould on bread products

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Condensation on refrigerator doors

Question 2

What disease can be spread to humans through contact with rat urine in food or water?

Accepted Answer

Leptospirosis (Weil's disease)

Answer

Salmonellosis

Answer

Listeriosis

Answer

Campylobacteriosis

Question 3

Which of the following is the MOST effective long-term pest control measure for a food business?

Accepted Answer

Using a contracted professional pest control company and removing pest access/harborage

Answer

Placing poison bait traps only

Answer

Spraying insecticide every day

Answer

Keeping lights on in food stores to deter pests

Question 4

Which bacterium, associated with poultry and the most common cause of food poisoning in the UK, has a characteristic curved or spiral shape?

Accepted Answer

Campylobacter jejuni

Answer

Salmonella enteritidis

Answer

Staphylococcus aureus

Answer

Escherichia coli O157

Question 5

Which food poisoning bacterium produces a toxin in the food BEFORE it is eaten, meaning cooking may not make the food safe?

Accepted Answer

Staphylococcus aureus

Answer

Campylobacter jejuni

Answer

Salmonella typhi

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Listeria monocytogenes

Question 6

What is the incubation period of Salmonella food poisoning (time between eating contaminated food and symptoms appearing)?

Accepted Answer

6–72 hours

Answer

1–6 hours

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3–5 days

Answer

7–10 days