Foodborne Illness Outbreak Quiz

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What was the cause of the serious outbreak of foodborne illness in northern Germany in 2011?

Contaminated sprouts grown from an organic farm (correct)

Consumption of contaminated water

Contaminated seafood

Airborne transmission of a virus

What were the symptoms experienced by those affected by the foodborne illness outbreak?

Skin rashes and sore throat

Bloody diarrhea and serious complications (correct)

Nausea and vomiting

Fever and muscle aches

How many cases and deaths were reported in the foodborne illness outbreak in northern Germany in 2011?

500 cases and 10 deaths

10,000 cases and 100 deaths

1,000 cases and 20 deaths

3,785 cases and 45 deaths (correct)

Where did the serious outbreak of foodborne illness occur in May through June 2011?

Northern Germany Signup and view all the answers

What were the contaminated items responsible for the outbreak?

Sprouts grown from an organic farm, cucumber, tomatoes Signup and view all the answers

To which territory did the outbreak spread apart from northern Germany?

North American territory Signup and view all the answers

What are the three levels of packaging commonly recognized in the industry?

Primary packaging, Secondary packaging, Tertiary packaging Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of primary packaging?

Contains the product, provides protection and containment, serves as a marketing tool Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of secondary packaging?

Contains one or more primary packages for use during transport, aids in containment, handling, unitization, and damage prevention Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of interior dunnage used in secondary packaging?

Air cells, air bags, expanded or other foams, paper systems, suspension films, or product separators Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of tertiary packaging?

Used to group secondary packaging together to aid handling, unitization, transportation, and damage prevention to products, used to move bulk items to distribution and retail outlets Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of primary packaging in the context of packaging products?

Primary packaging contains the product, provides protection and containment, and serves as a marketing tool as well as protection. Signup and view all the answers

What are the functions of secondary packaging?

Secondary packaging contains one or more primary packages for use during transport, aids in containment, handling, unitization, and damage prevention. It is also used to ship directly to consumers and includes interior dunnage for additional protection. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of tertiary packaging in the packaging process?

Tertiary packaging is used to group secondary packaging together to aid handling, unitization, transportation, and damage prevention of products. It is used to move bulk items to distribution and retail outlets and provides the function of flat unit load to support in transportation. Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of interior dunnage used in secondary packaging?

Some examples of interior dunnage used in secondary packaging include air cells, air bags, expanded or other foams, paper systems, suspension films, or product separators. Signup and view all the answers

What are the three levels of packaging commonly recognized in the industry?

The three levels of packaging commonly recognized in the industry are primary packaging, secondary packaging, and tertiary packaging. Signup and view all the answers