Temperature Control
Cold food should be held at or below this temperature.
What is 41 degrees F?
This is recommended to do prior to serving foods and any time after using the restroom to prevent foodborne illness.
What is wash hands with soap and water?
True or False: If someone is sick in the house, you should opt out of making something for a work potluck.
What is True? - you can always buy something pre-packaged!
This term refers to the temperature range where bacteria grow fastest.
What is the danger zone?
True or False: Using the same cutting board for raw meat and then vegetables is safe.
What is False?
These are some examples of foods that may be more suitable to bring to a potluck when trying to be non-perishable.
What are whole fruits, whole vegetables, bagged chips and dips, dried fruits, nuts and beef jerky?
Ground meats and egg dishes should be cooked to this temperature
What is 160 degrees F?
When washing hands, this festive song sung 2x through will be enough time to properly wash the hands.
What is Happy Birthday?
These are some ways to help keep hot foods hot when going to a potluck.
What is wrapping dishes in insulated bags or towels? (to keep >140 degrees F)
Beef, pork, veal, and lamb (steaks, roasts, chops) should be cooked to at least this temperature.
What is 145 degrees F?
FIFO is this phrase used in food safety
What is First in First out?
These are ways to help keep cold food cold when going to a potluck?.
What is use a cooler packed with ice or gel packs? (to maintain a temperature of 40 degrees F or below)
Turkey, chicken, and duck should be cooked to at least this temperature
What is 165 degrees F?
What are Unpasteurized milk, soft cheeses, raw sprouts, raw dough, and deli meats (unheated to 165 degrees)?
Who are pregnant people, immunocompromised people, older adults
It is recommended to keep foods out for no more than this many hours at potlucks (hot or cold foods).
What is two hours?