Each year in the United States there are _______ incidences of food-borne illness.

• 10 million

• 26 million

• 39 million

• 48 million

Sean cooks hamburgers at a fast food restaurant. What is the proper internal temperature for the burgers he prepares?

• 145 degrees F

• 155 degrees F

• 165 degrees F

• 175 degrees F

Megan is preparing a pork roast for dinner. What temperature does the center of the roast need to be, in order to be cooked properly?

• 145 degrees F

• 155 degrees F

• 165 degrees F

• 175 degrees F

At what temperatures do bacteria multiply the most rapidly?

• 0-40 degrees F

• 41-135 degrees F

• 90-150 degrees F

• 140-165 degrees F

To minimize the growth of disease causing bacteria, the maximum amount of time food can be kept between 70^o and 140^o is

• 30 minutes

• 2 hours

• 4 hours

• 6 hours

Juan is about to start his shift prepping salads for a local restaurant. When should Juan wash his hands while on the job?

• When entering the kitchen, changing tasks and before putting on gloves.

• When leaving the kitchen, after using cleaning supplies and after touching his face.

• After using the phone, leaving the kitchen and after using the restroom

• When entering the kitchen, between making kinner salads and before cutting vegetables.

What is the role of sanitizers in foodservice?

• Sanitizers are an excellent substitution for handwashing.

• Sanitizers can be used, but only after hand washing.

• Sanitizers are the most important step in removing bacteria from hands.

• Sanitizers must be used in order to clean hands thoroughly.

Amanda isn't sure if she should go to work as a line cook for a local diner. She hasn't been feeling well, but doesn't want to anger her supervisor by missing work. Under which conditions should Amanda avoid preparing food?

• She has a runny nose.

• She received an immunization today.

• Amanda has had a sore throat for several days.

• Amanda has diarrhea and an upset stomach.

What food-borne illnesses are spread by flies?

• Salmonella and staph

• E. coli and staph

• E. coli and listeria

• Listeria and shigella

In order to prevent contamination of food in the refrigerator, which is the safest order to place food starting at the bottom of the refrigerator?

• Ready-to-eat food, fish, pork roast, chicken

• Whole fish, ground beef, poultry, ready-to-eat food

• Chicken, hamburger, roasts, fish, ready-to-eat food

• Hamburgers, ready-to-eat food, roasts, fish, chicken