Poultry Quiz

What is a serious consequence that could occur if poultry is mishandled?

• E. Coli

• Salmonella

• Shigella

• There are no known consequences associated with the handling of poultry

How long can poultry last in the freezer?

• 2-3 days

• 1 week

• 1 month

• 6 months

To slowly thaw my poultry to cook later, which method should I use?

• Microwaving

• Refrigeration

• Cold water thawing

• Any method above could work

What temperature should poultry be cooked to?

• 145F

• 160F

• 165F

• 175F

How long can poultry stay in the fridge?

• 8 hours

• 1 day

• 2-3 days

• 1 week

Dark meat is lower in fat than light meat.

• True

• False

The safe internal temperature for chicken is...

• 125
• 155
• 165
• 190

Examples of giblets are...

(choose all that apply)

• liver

• gizzard

• heart

• wings

What government agency is responsible for inspecting poultry?

• Food and Drug Administration

• Center for Disease Control

• Poultry Patrol

• United States Department of Agriculture

When buying poultry, consumers should look for...

(choose all that apply)

• poultry that looks plump and meaty

• poultry that has smooth, soft skin that should be white to yellowish in color

• poultry that has no feathers, no odor, no bruised or torn skin

• the sell by date on packages