Safe Cooking and Transportation of Chicken

What are the best practices for transporting raw chicken to prevent contamination?

• Use separate containers for raw chicken

• Transport at room temperature

• Mix with other foods

• Use unsealed bags

Raw chicken should be stored during transportation to maintain safe temperatures by:

• using insulated containers with ice packs.

• keeping it at room temperature.

• placing it in direct sunlight.

• storing it with other raw meats.

What type of packaging is recommended for transporting raw and cooked chicken safely?

• Plastic containers

• Cardboard boxes

• Styrofoam coolers

• Glass jars

What are the risks of cross-contamination when transporting raw chicken, and how can they be prevented?

• Cross-contamination can lead to foodborne illnesses; it can be prevented by using separate containers and proper sanitation.

• Cross-contamination has no significant risks; it can be ignored during transportation.

• Cross-contamination only affects the taste of the chicken; it can be prevented by adding spices.

• Cross-contamination is beneficial for flavor; it should be encouraged.

Commercial food delivery services ensure chicken is transported safely by:

• using refrigerated vehicles to maintain a safe temperature

• packing chicken in regular boxes

• delivering chicken without any special precautions

• using drones for delivery

It is important to wash hands before and after handling raw chicken because:

• it prevents the spread of bacteria and foodborne illnesses.

• it makes the chicken taste better.

• it is a traditional practice.

• it saves water.

What are the proper handwashing techniques to follow when working with chicken?

• Use soap and water, scrub for at least 20 seconds, rinse thoroughly, and dry with a clean towel.

• Rinse hands with water only.

• Use hand sanitizer instead of washing hands.

• Wash hands only after handling raw chicken.

Why should raw chicken never be washed under running water?

• It spreads bacteria to other surfaces.

• It makes the chicken taste bad.

• It removes essential nutrients from the chicken.

• It causes the chicken to cook unevenly.

Kitchen surfaces and utensils should be cleaned after handling raw chicken by:

• Rinsing with cold water

• Wiping with a dry cloth

• Using hot, soapy water

• Leaving them to air dry

What are the best practices for safely thawing frozen chicken before cooking?

• Thawing in the refrigerator

• Thawing in hot water

• Leaving it on the counter

• Using a microwave