Ontario Food Handler Certificate Food-Borne Illness Prevention 2

Question 1

How long can symptoms of a food-borne illness take to appear after consuming contaminated food?

Accepted Answer

From 30 minutes to several weeks

Answer

Always within 1 hour

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Within 30 minutes to 72 hours only

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Only after 24 hours

Question 2

Which population group is MOST vulnerable to severe food-borne illness?

Accepted Answer

Elderly individuals

Answer

Teenagers

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Young adults

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Middle-aged adults

Question 3

Which virus is the leading cause of food-borne gastroenteritis in Ontario?

Accepted Answer

Norovirus

Answer

Hepatitis A

Answer

Rotavirus

Answer

HIV

Question 4

What is the primary way Clostridium botulinum causes food-borne illness?

Accepted Answer

It produces a potent neurotoxin in low-oxygen environments

Answer

It produces spores that infect the intestines

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It multiplies rapidly in acidic foods

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It causes allergic reactions in sensitive individuals

Question 5

A food handler reports having diarrhea and vomiting. What should the operator do according to Ontario regulations?

Accepted Answer

Exclude them from working with food until symptom-free for at least 24 hours

Answer

Allow them to work if they wear gloves

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Assign them to cashier duties only

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Let them decide if they feel well enough to work

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of a biological hazard in food?

Accepted Answer

Salmonella in raw chicken

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Glass fragments in salad

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Pesticide residue on fruit

Answer

Allergens in peanut butter