Food Saftey

It could only take a small number of harmful bacteria to make a person sick.

• True

• False

All bacteria found in food can make you sick.

• True

• False

Microorganisms are so small you can’t see them with just your eyes.

• True

• False

Microorganisms multiply most rapidly when the food is in the refrigerator.

• True

• False

People may have harmful bacteria on their hands.

• True

• False

You should wash your hands at least 15 seconds with warm water and soap before preparing food.

• True

• False

It is important to wash hands after touching raw meat.

• True

• False

Counter tops should be cleaned before preparing food on them.

• True

• False

It is safe to use a cloth towel to clean up spills on kitchen counters and then use it to dry off vegetables.

• True

• False

Sponges and/or dishcloths used to wipe up juices from raw meat, fish or poultry can be used to wash dishes if they have been rinsed in hot water.

• True

• False