Food Safety Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a safe food handling practice?

• Washing hands before eating

• Eating food that has been left out at room temperature for several hours

• Using separate cutting boards for raw meat and vegetables

• Cooking meat to the proper internal temperature

What is the recommended temperature for cooking ground beef?

• 120°F (49°C)

• 145°F (63°C)

• 160°F (71°C)

• 180°F (82°C)

True or False: It is safe to thaw frozen chicken on the kitchen counter.

• True

• False

Which of the following should NOT be washed before storing?

• Fruits and vegetables

• Raw chicken

• Eggs

• Hands

What is the danger zone for food temperature?

• 32°F (0°C) to 40°F (4°C)

• 41°F (5°C) to 135°F (57°C)

• 136°F (58°C) to 165°F (74°C)

• 166°F (74°C) to 212°F (100°C)

True or False: It is safe to taste food to see if it's still good to eat.

• True

• False

Which of the following is an example of cross-contamination?

• Using the same knife to cut raw chicken and lettuce

• Storing cooked and raw foods together in the refrigerator

• Cooking chicken until it's well done

• Keeping perishable foods in the pantry

What is the first step in proper handwashing?

• Apply soap

• Rinse hands with water

• Scrub hands for at least 20 seconds

• Dry hands with a paper towel

Which of the following symptoms may indicate foodborne illness?

• Headache and fever

• Dry skin and chapped lips

• Sore throat and cough

• Stomachache and dizziness

True or False: Leftover food should be refrigerated within 2 hours of cooking.

• True

• False