Safe Food
Why are elderly people at a higher risk for foodborne illnesses?
What is: they have weakened immune systems
What grow well between temperatures 41 f to 135 f (5C to 57 C)
What is: foodborne pathogens/illnesses
Eggs and peanuts are dangerous for people with what condition?
What is: food allergies
What must food handlers do after touching their hair, face, or body?
What is: wash their hands
A food handler has finished trimming raw chicken on a cutting board and needs it to prep vegetables. What must be done to the cutting board?
What is: it must be washed, rinsed, and sanitized
What do you do with food immediately after defrosting it in the microwave?
What is: cook it
Which pathogen is primarily found in the hair, nose, and throat of humans?
What is: Staphylococcus
Cooking tomato sauce in a copper pot can cause which foodborne illness?
What is: Toxic-metal poisoning
What should food handlers do after prepping food and before using the restrooms?
What is: take off their apron
Which of these practices can help prevent cross-contamination?
What is: keeping foods separate when preparring
The three categories of food safety hazards are biological, physical, and
What is: Chemical
While commonly linked to contaminated ground beef, what pathogen has also been linked with contaminated produce?
What is: E. coli
Itching and tightening of the throat that can require an epi-pen are symptoms of what type of allergic reaction?
What is: anaphylaxis
What piece of jewelry can be worn by a food handler?
What is: a plain band ring
Infrared thermometers should be used to measure the
What is: surface temperature
For a foodborne illness to be considered an "outbreak," a minimum of how many people must experience the same illness after eating the same food?
What is: 2
What foodborne illness is primarily associated with raw or undercooked chicken?
What is: salmonella
To prevent food allergens from being transferred to food,
What is: cleaning and sanitize food prep surfaces/areas
When should hand antiseptics be used?
What is: after washing hands
At what temperature do foodborne pathogens grow most quickly?
What is: between 70 F and 125 F (21C and 52 C)
The three keys to food safety are practicing good personal hygiene, preventing cross-contamination, and
What is: time-temperature control
Viruses such as Norovirus and hepatitis A can be spread when food handlers fail to?
What is: wash their hands
Chicken needs to reach this temperature in order to be considered safe to eat.
What is: 165 degrees
When should food handlers who wear gloves wash their hands?
What is: before putting on gloves
Which thermocouple probe should be used to check the temperature of a large stockpot of soup?
What is: Immersion probe