Hand Hygiene
What is the first step in proper handwashing?
Wet your hands with clean water
What is the safe minimum internal temperature for cooked chicken?
165°F or 74°C
Keeping raw meat away from vegetables prevents what?
Cross-contamination
(Harmful bacteria, viruses, or parasites)
How long should you scrub your hands with soap?
At least 20 seconds.
True or False: Color alone can determine if meat is fully cooked.
False
True or False: Using the same cutting board for raw meat and salad without washing is safe.
False
Name one common symptom of foodborne illness.
(Vomiting, diarrhea, fever, stomach cramps)
True or False: Hand sanitizer can replace handwashing after handling raw meat.
False.
What kitchen tool ensures food reaches the correct temperature?
Food thermometer
Name one way to avoid cross-contamination in the kitchen.
Use separate cutting boards, wash hands, store raw food separately.
True or False: Washing fruits and vegetables can remove all bacteria.
False.
Name two key times you should wash your hands in the kitchen.
(Before cooking, after touching raw food, after using the restroom, after handling garbage)
Name one food that should never be partially cooked and stored for later.
Chicken, Poultry, or Ground meat.
Foodborne illness or bacteria spread.
What is the term for foods that support rapid bacterial growth?
Perishable foods or "danger zone" foods.
What is the main reason germs spread from hands to food?
(Touching food without washing hands)
At what temperature should hot foods be kept to prevent bacterial growth?
140°F / 60°C or above
Name three surfaces that must be cleaned after preparing raw food.
(Countertops, cutting boards, knives, utensils)
Name two practices that reduce the risk of foodborne illness at home.
Proper cooking, handwashing, safe storage, avoiding cross-contamination.