WorksheetsFood Microbes
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Is it safe to thaw food by putting it in water?
Yes- Put it in bag, use cold water, change water every 30min
Yes - Put it in a bad and use the hottest water possible
Yes - Run it directly under water
No
What is the best way to sanitize home cutting boards?
Wipes
Soapy water
A tiny bit of bleach in water
Wipe with pure bleach and rinse
How hot should warm foods be kept after cooking to prevent microbe growth?
100 degrees
120 degrees
140 degrees
160 degrees
To what temperature should leftovers be reheated?
125 degrees
145 degrees
165 degrees
185 degrees
When could you safely re-freeze thawed meats?
Never
If they were thawed in the fridge
If they were thawed in the microwave
If they were thawed in cold water
In general, how long does the USDA say leftovers last in the fridge?
1-2 days
3-4 days
5-6 days
1 week
How long does the USDA say you can keep ground beef frozen to prevent spoiling?
2 months
6 months
1 year
Indefinitely, but the quality will decrease
How long does commercial mayonnaise last in the fridge after opening?
1 month
2 months
6 months
1 year
How long do you safely have before food has to make it to the fridge after shopping?
30 minutes
(15 minutes if it is over 90 degrees)
1 hr
(30 minutes if it is over 90 degrees)
2hr
(1 hr if it is over 90 degrees)
3 hr minutes
(1.5 hr if it is over 90 degrees)
How long can cooked food safely be left out before it needs to be refrigerated?
15 min
30 min
(15 min if it is over 90 degrees)
1 hr
(30 min if it is over 90 degrees)
2 hr
(1 hr if it is over 90 degrees)
