UK Food Hygiene Level 2 Practice Questions — All Questions
4 questions
Food Safety Hazards
Which is a biological food safety hazard?
- a.A metal shaving
- b.Bacteria such as Salmonella✓
- c.Cleaning chemicals
- d.A piece of glass
Bacteria like Salmonella are biological hazards; glass/metal are physical and chemicals are chemical hazards.
Food Safety Hazards
Food poisoning is most commonly caused by:
- a.Cold temperatures
- b.Bright lighting
- c.Clean surfaces
- d.Harmful bacteria and their toxins✓
Most food poisoning is caused by harmful bacteria or their toxins.
Food Safety Hazards
A physical contaminant in food could be:
- a.A pesticide
- b.Salmonella
- c.A piece of broken glass✓
- d.A virus
Physical contaminants are objects like glass, metal, or plastic.
Food Safety Hazards
High-risk foods that support bacterial growth include:
- a.Dry pasta
- b.Cooked meats and dairy✓
- c.Canned beans (unopened)
- d.Sugar
Moist, protein-rich foods like cooked meats and dairy are high-risk.