Shiga Toxin-Producing E. coli May 11, 2024 by Brian Klein /8 0 votes, 0 avg 0 Shiga Toxin-Producing E. coli 1 / 8 What food item does the FDA advise against offering on a children’s menu? Foods containing any of the Big Eight Food Allergens Raw or undercooked meat, poultry, seafood, or eggs Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! This is especially true for undercooked ground beef, which may be contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli. 2 / 8 Which statement is true about the illness caused by Shiga Toxin-Producing E. coli bacteria? The bacteria cause the illness called Hemorrhagic Colitis The bacteria produce toxins as they grow in the intestines The symptoms of illness are caused by high levels of toxins All are correct Wrong! Thats right! Once the bacteria get inside a person’s body, they will multiply. The bacteria begin to grow rapidly when they are in an infected persons intestines. 3 / 8 Where does Shiga Toxin Producing E. coli come from? E. coli bacteria can be found in contaminated water E. coli bacteria occur naturally in the intestines of healthy cattle E. coli bacteria can contaminate meat during slaughtering (especially ground beef) E. coli bacteria produce toxins in the intestines of an infected person (these toxins causes the illness) E. coli bacteria remain in the feces of an infected person (and is still contagious) for weeks after symptoms have ended All are correct Wrong! Thats right! 4 / 8 Which of these are symptoms are possible with illness caused by the Shiga Toxin Producing E. coli bacteria? Abdominal cramps Kidney failure Diarrhea Death Vomiting All are correct Wrong! Thats right! 5 / 8 According to the FDA, what foods should NOT be offered on a children’s menu if they are served raw or undercooked? Eggs Meat Poultry Seafood All are correct Wrong! Thats right! This is especially true with ground beef due to concerns of contamination with the bacteria Shiga toxin-producing E. coli. 6 / 8 How can Shiga Toxin Producing E. coli be prevented from causing illness? Control time and temperature (especially ground beef) Exclude food handlers who have been diagnosed with hemorrhagic colitis Purchase produce from approved, reputable suppliers Prevent cross-contamination between raw food and RTE food Cook food to the required minimum internal temperatures (especially ground beef) Exclude food handlers with diarrhea All are correct Wrong! Thats right! 7 / 8 Why is raw or undercooked ground beef never offered on a children’s menu? Children are vulnerable to Shiga toxin-producing E. coli It may be contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advises against offering raw or undercooked meat, poultry, seafood, or eggs on a children’s menu. 8 / 8 Which foods have been linked to Shiga Toxin Producing E. coli? Raw milk Raw or undercooked ground beef Produce that has had contact with contaminated water All are correct Wrong! Thats right! Raw or undercooked ground beef is most commonly linked with the bacteria. Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Restart quiz Try another practice test
