Food Safety

Meat and poultry should be stored at the top shelf of the refrigerator to keep them separate from other foods. 

• True
• False

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

• 10 seconds
• 20 seconds
• 30 seconds
• 2 minutes

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

• True
• False

Wash poultry and meats before cooking.

• True
• False

What is the "temperature danger zone" ?

• Between 30 and 100 degrees
• Between 50 and 80 degrees
• Between 40 and 140 degrees
• Between 50 and 120 degrees

How quickly can bacteria double on food that is left at room temperature?

• Every 5 minutes
• Every 15 minutes
• Every 20 minutes
• Every hour

What is an example of a "high-risk food?" 

• Raw eggs
• Twinkies
• Bread
• Pasteurized milk

What is the maximum time food can be left at room temperature?

• 1 hour
• 2 hours
• 2.5 hours
• 4 hours

Which of the following is NOT going to prevent a food borne illness?

• handwashing
• use the same cutting board 
• cook leftovers to 165
• never taste raw cake batter

What piece of equipment do we use to ensure meat is cooked to the appropriate temperature?

• Just look at it.
• Meat doesn't have to be cooked to a specific temperature.
• Thermometer.
• Temperature Gauge.