Food Borne Illnesses

Which of the following should we do to prevent food borne illness?

• Wash the meat

• Wash your hands

• Wear a hat

True or False:

You need to wash your cutting board and knife between preparing raw chicken and vegetables.

• True

• False

True or False:

You should always wash vegetables and fruits with water before using them.

• True

• False

Leftovers should be stored...

• At room temperature

• In the fridge immediately

• In the oven

What temperature does chicken need to be cooked to?

• 100 degrees

• 60 degrees

• 165 degrees

Use by dates are a...

• Good tool to avoid food poisoning

• Suggestion

• Not something you need to worry about

Check the box if you should wash your hands.

• Before using food

• After preparing raw meat

• Before getting dressed

• After blowing your nose, coughing, sneezing, and touching your eyes, nose, or mouth

• After you use the bathroom

Should you wash your hands after using raw egg?

• YES

• no

Can pets carry illness causing bacteria?

• Yes

• No

What is a pathogen?

• A microbe that helps you digest food

• A microbe that makes you sick

• A Virus