ServSafe Quiz 2: Forms of Contamination
1. True or false: All pathogens need oxygen to grow: False
2. True or false: The most important way to prevent foodborne illnesses
caused by viruses is to control time and temperature: False: Viruses can
be carried in food, but do not grow in food. They grow in their human
and animal hosts.
3. True or false: Salmonella Typhi is commonly linked with ground beef: -
False: Salmonella Typhi is commonly linked with poultry. Ready to Eat
foods and beverages.
4. True or false: Parasites are commonly associated with seafood: True
5. What is the acronym used to describe the conditions pathogens need
to grow?: FATTOM
6. What does FATTOM stand for?:
Food Acidity
Temperatu
re Time
Oxygen
Moisture
7. What does RTE stand for?: Ready To Eat.
8. Name 1 of 3 foods commonly linked with Hepatitis A: RTE foods,
Shellfish, Contaminated water.
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1. True or false: All pathogens need oxygen to grow: False
2. True or false: The most important way to prevent foodborne illnesses
caused by viruses is to control time and temperature: False: Viruses can
be carried in food, but do not grow in food. They grow in their human
and animal hosts.
3. True or false: Salmonella Typhi is commonly linked with ground beef: -
False: Salmonella Typhi is commonly linked with poultry. Ready to Eat
foods and beverages.
4. True or false: Parasites are commonly associated with seafood: True
5. What is the acronym used to describe the conditions pathogens need
to grow?: FATTOM
6. What does FATTOM stand for?:
Food Acidity
Temperatu
re Time
Oxygen
Moisture
7. What does RTE stand for?: Ready To Eat.
8. Name 1 of 3 foods commonly linked with Hepatitis A: RTE foods,
Shellfish, Contaminated water.
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