Food Safety Worksheet

Which of these should you always wash before eating?

• Crackers

• Grapes

• Cookies

• Bread

Why is it important to wash leafy greens like spinach before eating?

• To make them softer

• To remove dirt and tiny bugs

• To make them taste sweeter

• To help them last longer

The best way to wash most fruits and vegetables is to:

• Soak them in soapy water for a long time

• Quickly rinse them under cold, running water

• Boil them before eating

• Peel them, so washing isn't needed

Which of these berries needs to be washed before you eat them?

• Chocolate-covered strawberries

• Dried strawberries

• Fresh strawberries

• Strawberry jam

Even if you peel a fruit like an avocado, why should you still wash the outside before cutting it?

• To make the peel easier to remove

• To prevent germs from the outside getting to the inside when you cut it

• To make the inside ripen faster

• Washing isn't necessary if you peel it

Which of these vegetables should be washed before you chop it for a salad?

• Potato chips

• Bell peppers

• Pretzels

• Popcorn

Which of these citrus fruits should be washed before you cut it to squeeze the juice?

• Lemon

• Lemon candy

• Lemon flavoring

• Lemon powder

What should you do with broccoli before you cook or eat it raw?

• Bake it

• Wash it

• Freeze it

• Ignore it

Before making a salad with lettuce, you should:

• Cook it until it wilts

• Wash each leaf carefully

• Add salad dressing

• Leave it in the bag

Why is it generally, recommended to wash raw chicken before cooking it?

• It makes the chicken tough

• It can spread harmful bacteria around your sink and kitchen

• It removes the flavor

• It makes it cook unevenly