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WorksheetsUSDA Thanksgiving Food Safety
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 3mins
Check all of types of turkeys regulated by the USDA.
Fresh
Frozen
Organic
Grass Fed
Free - Range
What are 3 safe methods to thaw a frozen turkey?
Microwave
Leave it out on the counter at room temperature
Leave it in the refrigerator
Soaking it in cold water
Which method of thawing a turkey is preferred by the USDA?
Microwave
Cold Water
Refrigerator
Room Temperature
For every 4-5 lbs of frozen turkey, you should allow _____ hours of thaw time in the refrigerator.
4-5
24
48
True or False:
It is not necessary to wash your hands before or after you handle a raw turkey.
True
False
True or False:
Washing the raw turkey kills all bacteria on carcass, making it safe to eat.
True
False
Certain items in the kitchen should be kept seperate from other items. These items should also get washed after use.
Check all items that should be washed before touching another food.
scissors or knife that cut the raw turkey out of the plastic wrap.
cutting board that prepped the turkey
the spoon Mom/Dad used to scoop stuffing from the stuffing bowl into your hand, then you stuffed the stuffing into the raw bird using only your hand......
What cooking temperature must the turkey reach to be safe to eat?
125 F
135 F
155 F
165 F
After cooking, all food for a meal should be refrigerated within _________hours.
6
2
4
True or False: The USDA states its safe to eat leftover food that has been in the refrigerator for 7 days.
True
False
What will happen when this wet raw turkey is lowered into the turkey fryer full of oil?
Due to size of the bird, the oil will spill over and kaboom...FIRE
Nothing, it will simply cook
Before placing the turkey into a turkey fryer you should:
perform a song, thanking the turkey for its sacrifice
turn of the gas tank, removing any flame.
use a water hose to spray down your house with water, never hurts to be prepared for a fire....
