Food Borne Illness
True or False: Common food borne illnesses are salmonella are norovirus
What is true?
The process of removing food and other dirt from a surface
What is cleaning
What is food safety?
Food safety is handling, preparing, and storing food in a way that prevents illness.
What should the fridge temperature be at, in F?
What is 40F or below.
True or False: You can thaw meat on the countertop
What is a false?
What is the thing that multiplies to create food born illnesses?
What is bacteria?
How long are you to wash your hands before and after working in the kitchen?
20 seconds
Why is it important to keep raw and cooked foods separate
To prevent cross-contamination from harmful bacteria.
What should the freezer temperature be at, in F?
What is 0 F or below?
True or false? Use soap to wash fruit
What is false
What are common symptoms of food-borne illness?
Stomach pain, diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, and fever.
Why should food handlers wear clean clothes and hair restraints?
To prevent hair, dirt, and germs from falling into food.
Why should food be cooked thoroughly?
Proper cooking kills harmful germs and bacteria.
What temperature does water boil at?
Water boils at 100°C (212°F)
What do you do if someone is choking?
Back blows and abdominal thrusts
How can food-borne illnesses be prevented?
By practicing good hygiene, cooking food properly, and storing food safely.
What is the difference between cleaning and sanitizing?
Cleaning removes dirt and food; sanitizing kills germs.
How should food be stored safely?
Keep hot foods hot, cold foods cold, and store food in clean, covered containers.
A temperature range in which bacteria is most likely to grow
What is the Danger Zone
What is an expiration date?
An expiration date is the date that shows how long a food product is safe to eat. Food should not be eaten after this date.
How can food-borne illnesses spread in the kitchen?
They can spread through contaminated food, dirty hands, unclean equipment, and unsafe temperatures.
What song can you sing when washing your hands?
What is Happy birthday or the alphabet
How long can you leave the food out after cooking it before the bacteria can multiply?
What is 2 hours
What is the Danger Zone temperature range in F?
What is a best by date?
What is the date indicating where the manufacturer guarantees the best quality of a product, but is usually safe to eat afterwards?