Sedgwick School- Handwashing Event

Food Safety I

100

True or False: I should put my backpack on the kitchen counter

False! Place backpacks and sports equipment on the floor and NOT on the kitchen counter. These items can carry bacteria that can be transferred to the food. 

200

True or false: If food does not touch the floor for more than 5 seconds, it’s safe to eat.

False! You should not eat food that has touched the floor as bacteria can be transferred and contaminate your food. 

300

True or False: I should only wash my hands before handling food. 

False: You should wash your hands before AND after handling or eating food to wash germs and prevent the spread of any bacteria. 

400

True or False: When I pack my lunch with food items that are perishable (can go bad), I don't need to keep it cold. 

False: Packed lunches need two cold sources to stay safe. Pack your lunch with a frozen gel pack and frozen juice box or water bottle to keep it cold.

500

True or False: I can use a food thermometer to measure the temperature of my food to make sure it is safe to eat. 

True! Food thermometers help check the internal temperature of food and it is best to use this instead of looking at the color or smell to test if it is cooked all the way. 

Food Safety II

100

National Food Safety Month is in _____

What is September?

200

True or False: I should mix my fruits with my raw meat or poultry

No! Raw meat and poultry have bacteria and can contaminate the fruit and other ingredients you won't be cooking. It won't be fun to stay home from school with food poisoning. 

300

True or false: If I microwave or freeze my food, it will kill the bacteria

True or false: If I microwave or freeze my food, it will kill the bacteria

No, heat is what kills bacteria so it must be heated to a safe internal temperature. Bacteria can survive freezing temperatures. 

400

Only kids can get sick from eating raw cookie dough or cake batter

False, while they are more prone to food poisoning from eating this, adults can still get sick from one lick. Prepackaged or homemade dough still contain germs in these raw ingredients and need to be cooked. 

500

I should wash my poultry and meats off before cooking

False, it increases the risk of cross contamination and food borne illness. The USDA recommends against this as the only way to kill germs is through heating to proper internal temperature. 

Handwashing

100

What is the first step in handwashing?

• Wet your hands with clean, running water (warm or cold), turn off the tap and apply soap.

200

What is the second step in handwashing?

• Lather your hands by rubbing them together with the soap. Be sure to lather the backs of your hands, between your fingers and under your nails.

300

What is the third step in handwashing?

• Scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds. Need a timer? Hum the “Happy Birthday” song from beginning to end twice.

400

What is the fourth step in handwashing?

• Rinse your hands well under clean, running water.

500

What is the fifth step in handwashing?

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  • Dry your hands using a clean towel.