Food Safety Pre-Test

Take a bite of left-over food in the refrigerator and eating it if it takes good, is safe.

• True 
• False 

The egg shell can become contaminated with salmonella.

• True 
• False 

Eating contaminated food can make you sick days or weeks later.

• True 
• False 

The USDA and FDA are private companies that check for food safety.

• True
• False 

Freezing food kills bacteria that cause foodborneillness.

• True 
• False 

When should you wash your hands when preparing food? 
   
 
   

•   A.  After handling raw meats.
• B.  After handling raw eggs.
•  C.  Before preparing ingredients for a salad.
• D.  All of the above.

What is the safe internal temperature of a hamburger? 
 
   

•   A.  150º F
•  B.  150º F
•   C.  160º F
• D.  165º F

What is cross-contamination?   
   
 
 

• A.  How bacteria are spread when raw meat is ground.
• B.  Foods eaten raw coming into contact with foods which must be  cooked.
•  C.  Placing salad ingredients near main dish ingredients.
•  D.  Pantry foods invaded by pests.

What is the only way to know if a hamburger is cooked to the correct internal temperature? 
 
   
 

•  A.  Look at the color and if it is not pink, then it is ok to eat.
•  B.  Smell it.
• C.  Eat a little piece of it and it tastes good, then go ahead and eat it.
•  D.  Use a meat thermometer to measure the internal temperature.

Who are considered “at risk” for foodborne illness?   
   
 

• A.  Young children under the age of 2 years
• B.  Elderly people
•  C.  Anyone with a compromised immune system
•   D.  All of the above