WorksheetsYear 8 Food Safety Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
When you put food away in the fridge, which items should be placed on the bottom shelf?
salad vegetables
raw meat, poultry and fish
foods which are easily squashed
Why do you need to keep raw and cooked foods apart?
the flavour may be affected
the food will go off more quickly
to stop bacteria which may be on the raw food getting onto the cooked food
When is it most important to wash your hands?
after handling cooked foods
after handling raw meat
before going to the toilet
How can you tell when food is contaminated with food poisoning bacteria?
It smells bad and /or taste sour
It has mould growing on it
you can't
What is the best way to dry your hands?
with a disposable paper towel
with a tea towel
on your clothes
Why do you need to thaw a frozen chicken thoroughly before cooking it?
it will be too brown on the outside
it will be overcooked
bacteria can survive the cooking process
What does 'best before' mean on a food label?
the food will be off after this date
the food should only be eaten after this date
the food will not be at its best after this date
When shopping, why should you buy frozen foods last?
They are nearest to the checkout
Because they are heavier than other foods and will squash them
So they do not thaw before you get them home
What does 'use- buy' mean on a food label?
the food can only be eaten on this day
the food is only safe to eat until this date
the food will not be at its best after this date
Which is the safest way to ensure that your chicken is thoroughly cooked?
It will look golden brown
the juices are clear and there are no pink bits
it has been cooked for the time recommended
