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Food Safety

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Your Sponge is the most dangerous item in your kitchen

a)

true

b)

false

2.
What is the temperature danger zone from...
a)

41-135

b)
32-100
c)
120-200
d)
65-130
3.
Best way to wash your hands:
a)
cold water, no soap
b)
warm water with soap
c)
cold water with soap
d)
warm water, soap if you can find it
4.
Symptoms of foodborne illness include upset stomach, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. 
a)
True
b)
False 
5.

A food-borne illness is:

a)

Food not washed, cooked and unclean

b)

Any food that associated with salmonella

c)

Illness caused by contaminated food.

6.
Which food borne illness could potentially be found in cookie dough from the eggs?
a)
Clostridium Perfringens
b)
Clostridium Botulinum
c)
E. Coli
d)
Salmonella
7.
Which bacteria is found in raw meats (beef), and contaminated water?
a)
E. Coli
b)
Salmonella
c)
Clostridium Botulinum
d)
Clostridium Perfringens
8.

You must always wash your hands before handling food.

a)

True 😃

b)

False 😡

9.

It's ok to touch your face and not wash your hands.

a)

True 😃

b)

False 😡

10.

What do you use to check the temperature of food?

a)

Your fingers

b)

A thermometer

c)

A spoon

11.

What should you use to clean knives, spoons, forks and plates.

a)

Hot, soapy water

b)

Cold ,soapy water

c)

Dirty water

12.
How long should you scrub your hands with soap and water to effectively remove bacteria?
a)
10 seconds
b)

10-15 seconds

c)
30 seconds
d)
2 minutes
13.
What is an example of a "high-risk food?" 
a)
Raw eggs
b)
Twinkies
c)
Bread
d)
Pasteurized milk
14.

Which of these methods is NOT one of the correct ways to thaw frozen food?

a)

Fridge

b)

Cold water

c)

Leaving it on the counter

d)

Microwave (defrost setting)

15.

A common contamination on eggs is:

a)

E. coli

b)

Salmonella

c)

Trichsiosis

d)

Campylobacter

16.

Who is at greatest risk of getting food-borne illness?

a)

Newlyweds

b)

Food service workers

c)

Chronically ill people

d)

Teenagers and young adults

17.

In the Temperature Danger Zone,

a)

Bacteria are most likely to be killed

b)

Acid and salt begin to attack bacteria

c)

Conditions are least favorable for bacterial growth

d)

Conditions are most favorable for bacterial growth

18.

One bacteria found in fresh shell eggs is

a)

Salmonella

b)

Clostridium botulinum

c)

Clostridium perfringens

d)

Staphylococcus aureus

19.

The best way to prevent spreading viruses through food is to

a)

Thaw frozen foods under refrigeration

b)

Use good personal hygiene

c)

Examine food carefully for mold

d)

Scrub all vegetables before use

20.
Food-born illness is
a)
an illness caused from not eating enough
b)
an eating disorder
c)
an illness caused by contaminated food
d)
When you have a food baby
21.
Which bacteria is found in raw meats (beef), and contaminated water?
a)
E. Coli
b)
Salmonella
c)
Clostridium Botulinum
d)
Clostridium Perfringens
22.

You should always rinse meat and poultry before cooking it

a)

True

b)

False

23.
Freezing food kills bacteria that causes food borne illness.
a)
True
b)
False
24.
When should you wash your hands when preparing food?
a)
After handling raw meats
b)
After handling raw eggs
c)
Before preparing salad
d)
All of the above
25.
What is the safe internal temperature for a hamburger?
a)
150F
b)
155F
c)
160F
d)
165F
26.
What is the only way to know if a hamburger is cooked to the correct temperature?
a)
Look at the color and if its not pink, then its okay to eat.
b)
smell it.
c)
eat a little piece and if it taste good, then go ahead and eat it.
d)
use a meat thermometer to measure the internal temperature.
27.

Who are considered "at risk" for foodborne illnesses?

a)

Preschoolers/ young children

b)

adults

c)

teenagers

d)

elderly people

28.

An example of cross contamination is when you cut lettuce and a tomato on the same cutting board.

a)

True

b)

False

29.

In order to thaw meat you should...

a)

Place it in the microwave on high temperature

b)

Place it in a sink full of hot water

c)

Place it on the countertop at room temperature

d)

Place it in the refrigerator on a plate

30.

The danger zone refers to temperatures of...

a)

30 degrees – 100 degrees F

b)

41 degrees – 135 degrees F

c)

20 degrees – 90 degrees F

d)

35 degrees – 180 degrees F