Keeping Food Clean and Safe

Why is it important to separate raw food from cooked foods?

• To avoid the cooked food from being cooked again

• To avoid cross- contamination

• For easier handling of food

• For easier food identification

Why should food be kept at safe temperature?

• To make sure they are properly cooked

• To make sure they are served hot

• To prevent flies and pests from touching the food

• To prevent bacteria from entering the food

TRUE or FALSE

Food safety is the most important factor in cooking.

• True

• False

TRUE OR FALSE

The common causes of food contamination which may lead to food-borne diseases are unclean hands and improper food preparation.

• True

• False

TRUE or FALSE

Chicken meat must be cooked thoroughly.

• True

• False

TRUE or FALSE

Cooking and eating utensils should also be washed thoroughly.

• True

• False

TRUE or FALSE

Cross- contamination happens when bacteria from one food item are transferred to another food item.

• True

• False

TRUE or FALSE

Food must be kept away from pests and flies.

• True

• False

TyRUE or FALSE

Raw food must NOT be separated from ready-to-eat foods.

• True

• False

Is the picture shows keeping food clean and safe?

• Yes

• No