Potpourri
Cleaning and Hygiene
Food Pathogens
Times & Temps
Acronyms
100

This is the transfer of pathogens from one surface to another. 

Cross-contamination

100

Separate cutting boards should be used for ___________ and ___________. 

Raw meat and produce

100

This pathogen produces a toxin that can lead to paralysis. 

Clostridium botulinum

100

What is the temperature danger zone?

41-135 degrees Fahrenheit 

100

What does USDA stand for?

United States Department of Agriculture

200

Where should you measure the temperature of foods?

The thickest part

200

What type of jewelry is permitted when handling food?

A plain, band ring

200

This bacteria lives in the tracts of mammals and birds and is commonly found in poultry, milk, and undercooked eggs. 

Salmonella

200

What is the minimum internal temperature for ground beef?

155 degrees Fahrenheit

200

What does FIFO stand for?

First in, first out

300

Name one way to properly defrost meat.

In the refrigerator, in the microwave, cool running water

300

How long should you wash your hands before handling food?

At least 20 seconds

300

This bacteria is carried on the skin and nasal passageways of human

Staphylococcus aureus

300

What is the minimum internal cooking temperature for poultry?

165 degrees Fahrenheit 

300

What does SNAC stand for?

Student Nutrition Advocacy Collaborative

400

What is a biological hazard?

I living organism you cannot see, smell, or taste. 

400

Name a factor that affects a sanitizing solution's effectiveness. 

Time, Temperature, or Concentration

400

This bacteria can cause serious problems in pregnant women. It can grow slowly even in refrigerated temperatures

Listeria monocytogenes

400

When leftover items are re-heated for service, what temperature should they be heated to?

165 degrees Fahrenheit

400

What does HACCP stand for?

Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point

500

Name the 8 common food allergens. 

Milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, soy, wheat

500

What is the minimum temperature for the final rinse of a heat-sanitizing dishwasher?

180 degrees Fahrenheit

500

Poor hygiene can cause the spread of this pathogen.

Shigella

500

What is the time frame you must refrigerate perishable items?

2 hours

500

What does FNS stand for?

Food and Nutrition Services

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