Preventions
True or false? Is it okay to taste food to see if it is safe to eat, before actually eating it.
False, never taste food to see if it is safe. When in doubt, throw it out.
What happens in the danger zone?
rapid growth of bacteria.
They should be turned towards the inside or back of the stove
True or False, can the "stomach flu" be a food born illness?
true ( 80% of flues are actually a food born illness)
You should wash your hands for at least how many seconds?
20
Of the following what is the missing step to food safety ( Clean, separate, cook)
Chill, always chill food within 2 hours of cooking. Chilling food slows down the process of bacteria growth. Don't eat food that should be chilled if it has been out for over two hours.
It slows down the growth of bacteria.
These are the signs of a food borne illness.
vomiting, weakness, sweating, diarrhea...etc.
This is found in raw poultry, eggs, and dairy.
salmonella
Which type of contaminant are fish bones?
Phsyical
What is an example of cross-contamination?
Cutting veggies on a board that has had raw meat on it.
True or False? Can cooking tools contaminate food? Name an example.
True, when not cleaned well.
Should you place frozen foods on a heat source immediately? If not, what should you do?
no, you must thaw using microwave or fridge.
Botulism is the food born illness associated with?
canned foods
what type of contaminant is lysol?
chemical
What temperature should food be reheated at?
An internal temperature of 165 degrees, or until hot and steamy.
How should you wash small appliances?
By wiping them down, and avoiding submerging them in water.
Steaks and chops of meat should be cooked to what tempature?
145 Degrees
This food born illness is associated with raw cookie dough.
Salmonella
What are the 2 things you can put on a grease fire?
Baking soda, salt
This is the range of temperatures called the danger zone.
What is between 40 and 140 degrees. The danger zone is where bacteria grows the fastest.
What causes Lysteria?
Foods like deli meat, cold cut cheese, and hot dogs.
List two main groups of people that should be more pre-cautious of what thy eat so they don't get a food borne illness.
infants, elderly, pregnant woman, and sick people.
This food born illness is associated with beef.
Ecoli
You should cut foods on what?
A cutting board