Cross Contamination
Proper Handling
General Food Safety
Proper Storage
Myth Busters
100
Where should pesticides be stored in relation to food.
Away from where food is stored
100
What is the most important thing to do before handling food?
Wash your hands
100
Is food unsafe if it consumed past the "expiry date"?
Yes. There is a risk of getting a food borne illness if you eat foods past the expiry date.
100
Containers must be kept covered in the refrigerator. List 2 acceptable ways to cover the food.
1. Saran wrap 2. Tin foil 3. Acceptable covers with lids 4. Sealable bags
100
Is the 5 second rule true?
No. Bacteria or dirt stick to food the immediately if it is dropped onto the floor. It doesn't magically count for 5 seconds then jump on.
200
Can you use the same cutting board to cut up raw chicken then cut up a sandwich without washing and sanitizing the cutting board in between?
No. You must wash and sanitize the cutting board between raw and ready to eat foods.
200
Should you prepare food if you have had vomiting or diarrhea in the past 24 hours?
No. Bacteria and viruses can be spread in food.
200
Is it unsafe to consume food past the "best before date"?
No. The best before date has more to do with quality not safety. Ex. donuts would be stale past the best before but not a health risk.
200
Potatoes and onions should never be directly stored directly on the floor. (True/False)
True.
200
Can you smell or taste if food is contaminated?
No. Bacteria and viruses do not change the color, odor or texture of food.
300
Can you re-use marinade sauces or batter such as Shake N Bake once they have been in contact with raw meats?
Yes. If you refrigerate the sauce or batter it can be reused but only if you are going to use it on the same raw product.
300
Many recipes call for ingredients to be left at room temperature for baking (ex. cream cheese for cheese cakes or eggs for making meringue). Is this a good practice?
No. Leaving foods at room temperature allows bacteria to grow.
300
Can bacteria survive in ice?
Yes.
300
Most food should be stored in: a) food grade plastic containers b) metal containers c) glass containers d) all of the above
d) all of the above
300
Mold on cheese is normal. You can just cut off the moldy part and it is fine. (True/False)
False. Mold has roots which you cannot see. You must cut at least 1 inch in from where the mold can be seen.
400
To prevent food contamination, you should never store acidic foods such as tomato juice in a) glass b) plastic c) metal (galvinized)
c) metal.
400
Can jewlery such as rings, earrings and necklaces be worn while preparing food in restaurants?
No. Only wedding rings are allowed. All other jewelry must be removed of covered with a glove.
400
Can cut up fruit or vegetable trays be left out at room temperature on the countertop for hours?
No. Cut up fruits and vegetables need to be kept refrigerated.
400
How long should you keep an opened bag of hot dogs or raw bacon in the fridge? a) 7 days b) 3 days c) 3 weeks
a) 7 days
400
Leaving a turkey in a sink filled with water overnight is an acceptable way to thaw it? (T/F)
False. All foods must be thawed in the fridge, under cold running water or in the microwave.
500
Can you use the same knife to cut up mushrooms then a sandwich without washing and sanitizing in between?
No. You must wash and sanitize between because mushrooms are considered a raw food.
500
How can you prevent band aids from getting into food? a) leave would open while preparing food b) wear a glove to cover the band aid or wound c) make your husband/wife cook indefinately
b) wear a glove to cover the band aid or wound.
500
What temperature should fondue or crock pots be kept at? a) 45 C b) 60 C c) 75 C
b) 60 C
500
How long should soup leftovers be kept in the fridge? a) 3-5 days b) 6-8 days c) 1-2 days
a) 3-5 days
500
My water is clean and tastes great, therefore, it must be safe? (T/F)
False. Water contaminated with bacteria does not look or smell any different. Also, there are natural deposits of arsenic and uranium in the Sussex area so wells should have bacterial and inorganic testing done to determine if the water is safe to drink.
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