Food Safety and Allergen Awareness

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What is the temperature danger zone for food safety?

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41°F to 140°F

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How long can food be held in the temperature danger zone?

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4 hours

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What is the minimum hot holding temperature?

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140°F

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What is the maximum cold holding temperature?

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41°F

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How often should you check hot held food?

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Every 2 hours

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Which thermometer is used for internal food temperatures? Options: Candy thermometer, Ambient air, Digital probe, Infrared

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Digital probe

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How should frozen food be thawed safely? Options: On counter, In refrigerator, In hot water, In sun

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In refrigerator

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What should you do if food is found at 50°F?

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Discard it

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Which of the following is an approved method to cool food? Ice bath, Counter, Fan, Closet storage

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Ice bath

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Which food item must be stored at or below 41°F? Options: Egg salad, Flour, Dry pasta, Unpeeled bananas

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Egg salad