Food Safety Quiz

What is the significance of the 'use by' date on perishable food labels?

• It indicates the last date the food can be safely consumed.

• It is the same as the 'best before' date.

• It suggests the food can be eaten any time after the date if stored properly.

• It is only a recommendation and can be ignored.

Why should raw meat, fish, and poultry be packed separately from other foods?

• To keep them fresh longer.

• To prevent raw juices from contaminating other foods.

• Because they require different temperatures.

• To save space in the refrigerator.

What should you do when cooking poultry, pork, burgers, sausages, rolled joints, kebabs and offal?

• Cook until there is no pink meat left and the juices run clear.

• Cook until the outer surface is browned.

• Cook at a low temperature for a longer time.

• Only cook until the meat is warm to the touch.

At what temperature should you keep your fridge to ensure proper food storage?

• At room temperature.

• At 5°C or below.

• At 10°C or below.

• At 15°C or below.

What special care should be taken according to the storage instructions on the food label?

• To follow the instructions on how long food can be kept once opened.

• To ignore the instructions as they are overly cautious.

• To store food without packaging.

• To always keep food at room temperature.

After opening a packet of perishable food, such as cooked ham, how soon should you eat the food according to the instructions?

• Within 1 day

• Within 2 days

• Within 5 days

• Before the 'use by' date

If you can't use leftovers within 2 days, what should you do with them?

• Leave them at room temperature

• Store them in the freezer

• Keep them on the top shelf of the fridge

• Discard them immediately

Where should you keep raw meat in the fridge to prevent juices from dripping onto ready-to-eat food?

• On the top shelf

• In the door compartments

• At the bottom of the fridge

• On the middle shelf

What is the safest way to defrost raw meat?

• Leave it out on the kitchen counter

• Microwave it on high power

• Place it on the bottom shelf of the fridge on a plate or tray

• Run it under hot water

Why is it important to wash your hands before preparing food and after touching raw meat, the bin, pets, and going to the toilet?

• To keep the water bill low

• To make your hands smell nice

• To prevent the spread of germs

• Because it is a widely accepted social norm