Food Safety

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Should meat and poultry be stored at the top shelf of the refrigerator to keep them separate from other foods?

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False

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Which is an example of how you can prevent cross-contamination when preparing food? Options: Use separate cutting boards (e.g., one for raw meat, poultry, and seafood, and one for fruits and vegetables), wash and sanitize surfaces between tasks, do not place cooked or ready-to-eat food on a dish that previously held raw seafood, meat, or poultry, All of these choices are good examples.

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All of these choices are good examples.

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What could happen if you placed cooked food on a plate that previously held raw meat, poultry, or seafood?

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Since there are bacteria on the plate from the raw juices, you can cause cross-contamination and spread bacteria to the cooked food

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Using a separate cutting board for raw foods, like meat, poultry, and seafood and another for fresh foods, like fruits and vegetables, can cause cross-contamination.

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False

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How long should you scrub your hands with soap and water to effectively remove bacteria?

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20 seconds

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If you are peeling an apple, it should be rinsed.

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True

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What is the best way to defrost frozen meats, poultry, and seafood? Options: In the refrigerator, microwave or submersion in cold water, On the counter, Under your arm, I don't know

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In the refrigerator, microwave or submersion in cold water

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Before handling any food, what is the first thing a person should do?

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Wash your hands

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When checking to see if food is done cooking, what part of the meat, poultry, or seafood should you place the food thermometer?

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The thickest part

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How hot should you keep food when serving it?

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140 degrees