FOODSAFE Level 1 Practice Test · Question
Which microorganism is responsible for the majority of foodborne illnesses?
Bacteria are the most common cause of foodborne illnesses due to their rapid reproduction and widespread presence.
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Question: Which microorganism is responsible for the majority of foodborne illnesses?
Answer options: ✅ Bacteria
- Viruses
- Parasites
- Fungi
Correct answer: Bacteria
Explanation: Bacteria are the most common cause of foodborne illnesses due to their rapid reproduction and widespread presence.
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- Hot holding equipment must maintain potentially hazardous food at or above what temperature?
- What does a food handler with a communicable disease, like vomiting or diarrhea, primarily risk?
- What is the minimum internal cooking temperature for ground meat like hamburgers?
- Which foodborne illness is commonly associated with improperly cooked poultry or eggs?
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