Food Safety

Which of the following is a key practice to reduce the risk of food spoilage and contamination?

• Leaving food uncovered on the counter

• Washing hands and surfaces before preparing food

• Storing cooked and raw foods together

• Using the same cutting board for all foods without cleaning

Why is it important to follow kitchen hygiene practices when preparing, cooking, and storing food?

• To make food taste better

• To reduce the risk of food spoilage and contamination

• To save time in the kitchen

• To use fewer kitchen tools

A student wants to store leftover food safely. Which of the following actions best demonstrates proper food storage to prevent contamination?

• Leaving leftovers at room temperature overnight

• Placing leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator

• Mixing leftovers with raw ingredients

• Storing leftovers in an open bowl on the counter

Which of the following is a recommended practice for food handlers during food preparation?

• Wear clean clothes and appropriate personal protective equipment

• Wear dirty clothes while handling food

• Avoid washing hands before handling food

• Leave hair untied and loose

Why should food handlers wash their hands thoroughly with soap and water before handling food?

• To maintain good personal hygiene and prevent contamination

• To make their hands smell nice

• To keep their hands warm

• To dry their hands quickly

Which of the following is NOT a correct personal hygiene practice for food handlers?

• Keeping fingernails clean and short

• Covering open cuts and wounds on hands

• Wearing gloves when handling food

• Leaving long hair untied while preparing food

Which of the following is a correct practice to prevent cross-contamination during food preparation?

• Mixing cooked food with raw food

• Using the same utensils for raw and cooked food without washing

• Using separate chopping boards and knives for raw meat and raw seafood

• Storing raw meat with fruit and vegetables

Why should thawed food not be refrozen?

• It can damage the cell structures and change the quality of the product.

• It will make the food taste better.

• It will make the food cook faster.

• It will increase the nutritional value.

What is a recommended method to thaw frozen food to prevent microbial growth?

• On the lowest shelf of the chiller or in a microwave oven set to “defrost” mode.

• On the kitchen counter at room temperature.

• In hot water.

• Outside in the sun.

Explain why refreezing thawed food may lead to the growth of microorganisms. Use evidence from food safety principles.

Answer explanation

Refreezing can damage cell structures, changing the quality and creating conditions for microorganisms to grow.