Beef & Pork Quiz

Cross Contamination is ____________.

• Letting microorganisms move from one food to another.

• Using the same knife and cutting board to cut meats and vegetables.

• Not washing your hands after sneezing or using the bathroom.

• All of the options are examples of cross contamination.

Which is NOT the safest way to thaw frozen foods?

• Water bath (soak in the sink)

• Place on the counter for a day

• Microwave on defrost

• Place in the refrigerator the night before

Which is the #1 way to reduce or eliminate possible foodborne illness?

• Dry the dishes with a clean towel

• Clean all kitchen surfaces with bleach

• Microwave all food before consuming it

• Wash your hands using the correct method

Raw meat should be placed on the lowest/bottom shelf of the refrigerator.

• True

• False

Marbling is small white flecks of fat dispersed throughout the cut of meat.

• True

• False

The more a muscle moves the more tender it will be.

• True

• False

75% of processed meat is Beef.

• True

• False

Frozen meatballs and hot dogs are an example of processed meats

• True

• False

By law, the maximum percentage of fat ground meat can have is 30% fat.

• True

• False

The grade most commonly sold in stores and purchased by families is ________________.

• Select

• Prime

• Choice