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Food Safety

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Heavy pots and pans should be stored

a)

in the oven when not in use

b)

out of the reach of toddlers

c)

in cabinets above range

d)

on low shelves

2.

When uncovering a pan, to avoid burns from escaping steam, you should

a)

lift the cover straight up

b)

lift the near edge of the cover first

c)

lift the far edge of the cover first

d)

tip the pan to one side, then remove the lid

3.

Vinegar, lemon juice, and baking soda

a)

should be stored away from sources of heat

b)

should be stored in cool, dark places

c)

are poisonous if mixed

d)

are examples of safe substitutes for hazardous chemical cleaner

4.

When a fire starts in a pan on top of the range, you should first turn off the heat, and put out the fire by using any of the following methods EXCEPT

a)

pour flour on the flames

b)

pour baking soda on the flames

c)

pour water on the flames

d)

put a cover on the pan

5.

The first thing to do when an accident occurs is

a)

call 911

b)

stay calm

c)

call a neighbor

d)

get your first aid manual

6.

If you do not wash your hands after blowing your nose or you cough or sneeze while handling food, you could spread ______, which results in nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea

a)

salmonella bacteria

b)

staph bacteria

c)

listeria bacteria

d)

botulsim

7.

Raw or undercooked eggs, poultry, or meat can cause illness because they often carry

a)

botulism

b)

salmonella bacteria

c)

perfringens bacteria

d)

staph bacteria

8.

The danger zone refers to temperatures of _____ at which bacteria multiply very rapidly.

a)

20- 120 degrees farenheit

b)

40-140 degrees farenheit

c)

60-160 degrees farenheit

d)

80-180 degrees farenheit

9.

Heating food to temperatures of ____ kills most harmful bacteria

a)

130-165 degrees farenheit

b)

140-182 degrees farenheit

c)

150-195 degrees farenheit

d)

160-212 degrees farenheit

10.

Foods may be safely thawed using any of the following method EXCEPT

a)

thawing in the refrigerator

b)

thawing in sink with cold water

c)

thawing the microwave

d)

thawing on the counter

11.

You should wash your hands vigorously for a minimum of ____ to practice proper handwashing

a)

20 sec

b)

30 sec

c)

1 min

d)

2 min

12.

When unplugging an appliance grasp the ___ and pull gently

a)

cord

b)

plug

c)

socket

d)

handles

13.

Some food borne illnesses are not caused by the bacteria themselves but by the poisons, or _____ that the bacteria produce

a)

contaminants

b)

toxins

c)

protozoa

d)

perifigans

14.

If you have an open wound on your hand, you should ____ when handling foods

a)

use hand sanitizer

b)

continue working

c)

be careful

d)

cover it up

15.

Never keep perishable foods at room temperature any longer than ______

a)

1 hr

b)

2 hrs

c)

4 hrs

d)

6 hrs

16.

Refrigerate or freeze leftovers

a)

after everyone has gotten seconds

b)

after food has cooled down

c)

immediately

17.

The difference between cleaning and sanitizing is

a)

no difference

b)

cleaning kills bacteria

c)

sanitizing kills bacteria