(a) Name two types of food poisoning bacteria. [2] (b) State three symptoms of food poisoning. [3] (c) Explain why it is important to store food at the corr...
(a) Name two types of food poisoning bacteria. [2]
(b) State three symptoms of food poisoning. [3]
(c) Explain why it is important to store food at the correct temperature. [3]
(a) Name two types of food poisoning bacteria. [2]
One mark each (max 2):
- Salmonella (1)
- E. coli (1)
- Staphylococcus aureus (1)
- Campylobacter (1)
- Listeria (1)
- Clostridium perfringens (1)
(b) State three symptoms of food poisoning. [3]
One mark each (max 3):
- Vomiting (1)
- Diarrhoea (1)
- Stomach cramps/abdominal pain (1)
- Fever/high temperature (1)
- Nausea (1)
- Headache (1)
(c) Explain why correct temperature storage is important. [3]
One mark for each valid point (max 3):
- Bacteria grow most quickly in the danger zone between 5 and 63 degrees Celsius (1)
- Keeping food in the fridge at below 5 degrees slows down the growth of bacteria (1)
- Hot food should be kept above 63 degrees Celsius to prevent bacteria from multiplying (1)
- Storing food at the wrong temperature allows bacteria to grow to dangerous levels, increasing the risk of food poisoning (1)
Answer Details
(a) Name two types of food poisoning bacteria. [2]
One mark each (max 2):
- Salmonella (1)
- E. coli (1)
- Staphylococcus aureus (1)
- Campylobacter (1)
- Listeria (1)
- Clostridium perfringens (1)
(b) State three symptoms of food poisoning. [3]
One mark each (max 3):
- Vomiting (1)
- Diarrhoea (1)
- Stomach cramps/abdominal pain (1)
- Fever/high temperature (1)
- Nausea (1)
- Headache (1)
(c) Explain why correct temperature storage is important. [3]
One mark for each valid point (max 3):
- Bacteria grow most quickly in the danger zone between 5 and 63 degrees Celsius (1)
- Keeping food in the fridge at below 5 degrees slows down the growth of bacteria (1)
- Hot food should be kept above 63 degrees Celsius to prevent bacteria from multiplying (1)
- Storing food at the wrong temperature allows bacteria to grow to dangerous levels, increasing the risk of food poisoning (1)