Food Storage Safety Quiz

1. Freezing food destroys harmful bacteria that can cause food poisoning.

• True

• False

2. If canned foods are stored properly they have an unlimited shelf life.

• True

• False

3. Raw meat, fish and poultry should be kept separately from other foods in your shopping cart and refrigerator.

• True

• False

4. It’s okay to thaw meat, fish or poultry on the counter.

• True

• False

5. Always store eggs in their original container in the middle shelf of the refrigerator rather than on the door.

• True

• False

6. Leftovers that have been unrefrigerated for more than two hours should be discarded.

• True

• False