Year 8 Food Safety Quiz

When you put food away in the fridge, which items should be placed on the bottom shelf?

• salad vegetables

• raw meat, poultry and fish

• foods which are easily squashed

Why do you need to keep raw and cooked foods apart?

• the flavour may be affected

• the food will go off more quickly

• to stop bacteria which may be on the raw food getting onto the cooked food

When is it most important to wash your hands?

• after handling cooked foods

• after handling raw meat

• before going to the toilet

How can you tell when food is contaminated with food poisoning bacteria?

• It smells bad and /or taste sour

• It has mould growing on it

• you can't

What is the best way to dry your hands?

• with a disposable paper towel

• with a tea towel

• on your clothes

Why do you need to thaw a frozen chicken thoroughly before cooking it?

• it will be too brown on the outside

• it will be overcooked

• bacteria can survive the cooking process

What does 'best before' mean on a food label?

• the food will be off after this date

• the food should only be eaten after this date

• the food will not be at its best after this date

When shopping, why should you buy frozen foods last?

• They are nearest to the checkout

• Because they are heavier than other foods and will squash them

• So they do not thaw before you get them home

What does 'use- buy' mean on a food label?

• the food can only be eaten on this day

• the food is only safe to eat until this date

• the food will not be at its best after this date

Which is the safest way to ensure that your chicken is thoroughly cooked?

• It will look golden brown

• the juices are clear and there are no pink bits

• it has been cooked for the time recommended