Safe Food Temperatures

Front

The speed at which food bacteria reproduce depends on the temperature of the food.

Back

True

Front

Water boils at this temperature.

Back

212 F

Front

The temperature danger zone where bacteria reproduce fastest is between _____________ and ________________ F.

Back

41 and 135

Front

Room temperature is a temperature around __________ degrees Fahrenheit, so it is in the temperature danger zone.

Back

70

Front

Food in which bacteria grow well are called __________________________________.

Back

potentially hazardous foods

Front

The main way to prevent the growth of bacteria is to keep foods out of the ________________________________.

Back

temperature danger zone

Front

To prevent ________________________________, keep raw foods separate from cooked foods.

Back

cross-contamination

Front

Safe holding of hot foods requires that they be kept above ________ degrees Fahrenheit after cooking.

Back

135

Front

Safe holding of cold foods requires that they be kept below ________ degrees Fahrenheit.

Back

41

Front

How should Sally NOT thaw the ground beef? Options: In its original wrapper in the refrigerator, In the microwave, In its original wrapper on the counter, In its original wrapper under cold running water in a sink

Back

In its original wrapper on the counter