The Germinator: Food Safety Showdown!

Ava and Michael are having a friendly competition to see who knows more about kitchen safety! Can you help them out by answering this: What temperature should your fridge be below to keep your food fresh and safe?

• 10°C

• 5°C

• 0°C

• 8°C

David and Priya are preparing for a cooking competition. Can you help them by choosing the right colour chopping board for raw meat?

• Green

• Red

• Blue

• Yellow

Imagine you're a chef like Michael, ready to whip up a delicious meal! How long should you wash your hands before you start cooking?

• 2 seconds

• 5 seconds

• 20 seconds

• Just a quick rinse

Imagine you're a chef in a bustling kitchen! Which of these actions could lead to a cross-contamination disaster?

• Drying hands on a paper towel

• Using the same knife for raw chicken and salad

• Washing your hands

• Wearing an apron

Oh no! Ethan just dropped his sandwich on the floor during lunch. What should he do?

• Blow on it and hope for the best

• Wipe it off and take a big bite

• Leave it there for someone else to deal with

• Throw it in the bin and clean up the mess

Liam and Aria are planning a picnic, but they need to remember the 4Cs of food safety. What does ‘chill’ mean in this context?

• Don’t stress

• Eat ice cream

• Keep food cold to stop bacteria

• Watch Netflix in the kitchen

Liam, Ethan, and Daniel are planning a picnic and need to pack their food carefully. Which of these items should they be extra cautious with because it's a high-risk food?

• Bread

• Lettuce

• Cooked rice

• Apples

Daniel and Elijah are having a cook-off! What temperature should their cooked chicken reach in the centre to ensure it's perfectly safe to eat?

• 100°C

• 75°C

• 50°C

• Doesn't matter if it's pink

Zoe just discovered a mysterious, mouldy cheese lurking in the fridge. What adventurous action should she take?

• Nibble around the mould like a daring cheese connoisseur

• Skillfully slice off the mouldy bits and enjoy the rest

• Declare it a lost cause and toss it out

• Challenge her sibling, Anika, to a mouldy cheese duel

Luna and David are setting up a food-safe kitchen. What catchy slogan should they choose?

• “Don’t lick the spoon twice”

• “Clean hands, clean food!”

• “If it smells okay, it’s fine”

• “Cross-contaminate and dominate”