Food Safety Pre-test

The egg shell can become contaminated with salmonella.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Eating contaminated food can make you sick days or weeks later.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The USDA and FDA are private companies that check for food safety.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Freezing food kills bacteria that causes foodborne illness.

• TRUE

• FALSE

When should you wash your hands when preparing food?

• After handling raw meats.

• After handling raw eggs.

• Before preparing ingredients for a salad.

• All of the above.

What is the safe internal temperature of a hamburger?

• 150 degrees F

• 160 degrees F

• 165 degrees F

What is cross-contamination?

• Placing salad ingredients near main dish ingredients.

• Pantry foods invaded by pests.

• Illness caused by bacteria or other toxins in food.

• Microorganisms are unintentionally transferred from one substance or object to another.

What is the only way to know if chicken is cooked to the correct internal temperature?

• Smell it.

• Look at the color and if it is not pink, then it is ok to eat.

• Test is it tastes good.

• Use a meat thermometer to measure internal temperature.

Who are considered "at risk" for foodborne illness?

• Young children under the age of 2

• Elderly

• anyone with a compromised immune system

• All of the above

Hand-washing should be done in HOT soapy water for a minimum of:

• 15 seconds

• 20 seconds

• 25 seconds

• 30 seconds