Food Storage and Safety Quiz

Which of the following statements is true regarding the storage of food in ice?

• Food should be stored in ice machines for convenience.

• Melted ice water should be drained to keep food on ice.

• It is safe to store food in ice that will be used for human consumption.

• Food should be completely immersed in iced water for better preservation.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

How long can ground beef be stored in the refrigerator before it should be used or frozen?

• 3 - 5 days

• 1 - 2 days

• 6 - 12 months

• 4 - 6 months

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

If you have a piece of fatty fish, such as salmon, how long can it be stored in the freezer?

• 1 - 2 days

• 3 - 4 months

• Up to 3 months

• 6 - 12 months

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Plan a storage strategy for a week's worth of fresh meat, including beef steaks and pork chops, to maximize freshness. Consider both refrigerator and freezer options.

• Store all in the refrigerator for 3 - 5 days.

• Store beef steaks in the refrigerator for 3 - 5 days and freeze pork chops for 4 - 6 months.

• Freeze all meat immediately for 6 - 12 months.

• Store pork chops in the refrigerator for 1 - 2 days and freeze beef steaks for 3 - 4 months.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What is the maximum recommended storage time for whole chicken in the freezer?

• 9 months

• 3 - 4 months

• 12 months

• 6 months

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Using the given storage guidelines, devise a plan to store clams and oysters to ensure they remain safe for consumption over a long period.

• Store them alive in the refrigerator for 1 - 2 days.

• Shuck and freeze them for up to 6 months.

• Store them alive in the freezer for up to 6 months.

• Shuck and refrigerate them for 1 - 2 days.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

How long can Swiss cheese be stored in the refrigerator?

• 1 - 2 months

• 3 - 4 weeks

• 6 - 12 months

• 3 - 5 days

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Evaluate the storage options for gravy and determine the best method to extend its shelf life.

• Store in the refrigerator for 1 - 2 days.

• Freeze for 3 months.

• Store in the refrigerator for 3 - 5 days.

• Freeze for 1 - 2 months.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What is the recommended storage time for lunch meat in the refrigerator?

• 1 - 2 days

• 3 - 5 days

• 1 - 2 months

• 6 - 12 months

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Given the storage guidelines, create a plan for storing both lean and fatty fish to ensure they remain fresh for the longest possible time.

• Store both in the refrigerator for 2 - 3 days.

• Freeze lean fish for 3 - 6 months and fatty fish for up to 3 months.

• Store lean fish in the refrigerator for 1 - 2 days and freeze fatty fish for 3 - 6 months.

• Freeze both for 1 - 2 months.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking