Foodborne Illnesses Worksheet
NAME:
CLASS#:
1. Explain what a foodborne illness is.
2. How can foodborne illnesses be avoided?
3. What factor is the biggest cause of foodborne illnesses?
4. Who is at risk?
5. What is the most important tool you have to prevent
foodborne illnesses?
Read about the “Ten Worst Pathogens” that cause foodborne illness. Fill out the chart below
for three of them.
Pathogen
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Disease it Causes
Food Source