G4 Practice Good Food Hygiene

Why should meat, seafood, and dairy products be refrigerated as soon as possible after being bought?

• To remove any dirt and bacteria

• To slow down the growth of bacteria

• To prevent cross-contamination

• To remove chemical residue

What temperature should food be refrigerated below to keep it safe?

• 10 degrees Celcius

• 6 degrees Celcius

• 4 degrees Celcius

• 2 degrees Celcius

Why should fruit and vegetables be rinsed thoroughly in tap water?

• To remove any dirt and bacteria

• To slow down the growth of bacteria

• To prevent cross-contamination

• To remove chemical residue

What can the skin of unwashed fruit and vegetables harbor?

• Dirt and bacteria

• Chemical residue

• Harmful bacteria

• Insecticides

What can happen if food is dropped on the ground?

• It can become contaminated by bacteria

• It can become contaminated by chemicals

• It can become contaminated by insects

• It can become contaminated by dirt

When does cross-contamination occur?

• When raw food is cooked

• When cooked food is eaten raw

• When bacteria from raw food cross over to cooked food

• When knives and chopping boards are not cleaned

What should be done with knives and chopping boards after cutting raw food?

• They should be rinsed with water

• They should be wiped with a cloth

• They should be cleaned with soap and hot water

• They should be left as they are

Why is it best to have separate knives and chopping boards for raw and cooked food?

• To prevent cross-contamination

• To save time in cleaning

• To reduce the number of utensils

• To make cooking easier

What can prevent food-borne diseases?

• Good personal hygiene

• Good social hygiene

• Good environmental hygiene

• All of the above

What is the main reason for refrigerating meat, seafood, and dairy products?

• To remove any dirt and bacteria

• To slow down the growth of bacteria

• To prevent cross-contamination

• To remove chemical residue