Food Handling Practices
All raw foods of animal or plant origin contain bacteria including...
Pathogens
How long should you scrub your hands for?
At least 20 seconds
What do you use to make sure food is fully cooked?
Thermometer
Raw foods that have been what must be placed in the refrigerator?
Marinated
Compromised packaging can cause what?
Mold and other visible food spoilage
What is the transfer of harmful bacteria?
Contamination
How should you dry your hands?
With a clean towel
Beef, fish, lamb, and pork should be cooked to?
145
The danger zone is what temperatures?
120 and 50
What can penetrate the shell, causing the egg to spoil?
Bacteria
Improper what leads to outbreaks?
Poor hand washing
Sanitize what after each use?
Equipment
Ground meat should be cooked to?
160
Refrigerate leftovers within what amount of time?
2 hours
What is more impacted by yeast and mold, than bacteria due to low pH?
Fruit juices
Improper food handling can lead to what?
Outbreaks
Food should be stored how?
At the appropriate temp and place
Poultry should be cooked to?
165
Refrigerator should be set at what temperature?
40
Mold growth is limited in bottled and canned drinks, due to lack of what?
oxygen
Ways to reduce food born illnesses?
Wash hands, proper food storage, proper handling of food, avoid contamination
After scrubbing with soap what is your next step?
Rinse with clean water
Ready to eat meals should be cooked according to what?
The package directions
Freezer should be set at what temperature?
0
What are the easiest sign of spoilage?
Off odors