Safety and Sanitation

Front

Which of the following is the safest way to thaw meat?
Options:
On the counter,
In the fridge,
In the sink,
Next to a heater

Back

In the fridge

Front

What is the temperature range know as the "Danger Zone"?

Back

40-140 Degrees

Front

Which of the following is a safe food-handling process?
Defrosting a frozen turkey at room temperature,
Keeping leftovers in the fridge for 8 days,
Cooling a casserole at room temperature overnight,
Testing meatloaf with a thermometer

Back

Testing meatloaf with a thermometer

Front

What are the symptoms of food borne illness?

Back

Diarrhea, stomach cramping, nausea, vomiting

Front

Kayla used a cutting board and a knife to cut raw beef and lettuce, which of the following is an example of what she did?

Back

Cross-Contamination

Front

What is the maximum time food can be safely held in the danger zone?

Back

2-3 hours

Front

If food is left out more than three hours at room temperature, what should you do with it?

Back

Throw away

Front

What is the best way to "taste test" food you are making?

Back

Use a separate spoon

Front

Populations who are most "at risk" for a food borne illness include... infants, pregnant women, older adults

Back

infants, pregnant women, older adults

Front

What should Alex use to ensure his chicken is cooked before eating it? Options: a knife, food thermometer, fork, food scale

Back

food thermometer