Can ground beef be cooked to medium or medium rare?
No. Ground beef must be fully cooked.
100
Cooling foods improperly has lead to many food borne illnesses? (T/F)
True. Foods must be cooled quickly or bacteria can grow.
100
Is antibacterial dish soap better than regular dish soap?
No. It is only antibacterial if used as hand soap.
100
Eggs do not have to be refrigerated?
False. All eggs should be kept refrigerated.
100
Name 2 of the 4 groups of people who are at greater risk to get food borne illnesses.
1. elderly
2. young children
3. pregnant women
4. people with lowered immunity
200
Should stuffing be cooked inside the turkey?
No. It is hard to get stuffing to reach the proper internal temperature when cooked inside the turkey.
200
What is the best practice to cook quickly?
a) ice water bath
b) divide into smaller portions/containers
c) shallow pans
d) all of the above
d) all of the above
200
Can vinegar be used to adequately sanitize countertops or cutting boards?
No. Some bacteria will be killed by using vinegar but it is not strong enough to kill off all of them. A bleach/water solution is recommended.
200
Should you allow your children to eat raw cookie dough while baking?
No. Raw eggs can have Salmonella or campylobacter bacteria in it.
200
Is it safe for pregnant women eat deli meats, hot dogs or soft cheese?
No. Listeria can be in deli meats, hot dogs or soft cheeses and can cause miscarriages in pregnant women.
300
What is the best indicator that food is properly cooked?
a) color
b) if juices run clear
c) internal temperature
c) internal temperature. The only way to verify that a food in properly cooked is by using a thermometer to take the internal temperature. The rest is guesswork.
300
Should hot foods be placed directly into the fridge or freezer?
No. Foods should be cooled before placing in fridge or freezer.
300
Can viruses be transmitted in food?
Yes. Viruses and bacteria can get into food if the food handler is sick.
300
How long are eggs in the shell good for if kept in the fridge?
a) 15 days
b) 3-5 weeks
c) 3 months
b) 3-5 weeks
300
Should honey be given to children under the age of 2?
No. Honey has botulism in it and children under the age of 2 do not have the ability to fight it off.
400
How many times should you reheat food?
Once. The more often you reheat food, the more likely it is for bacteria to grow.
400
Can food be refrozen once it is thawed?
Yes. If food is thawed properly it can be refrozen multiple times. It will get freezer burned or affect quality if done too many times.
400
Is it possible for multiple people to eat the same contaminated food but only a few get sick?
Yes. Who gets sick depending on many factors.
400
Can cream filled baked goods (ex. coconut cream pie) be left at room temperature once cooked?
No. Pies with cream filling or pies with meringue are not cooked hot enough to kill salmonella bacteria so they should be kept refrigerated once cooked.
400
Senior citizens at a nursing home can safely eat.
a) runny yolks
b) bean sprouts
c) medium ground beef
d) pasteurized products
d) pasteurized products.
500
What is the best practice when taking the temperature of the food:
a) check the thickest part of the food.
b) keep thermometer away from fat and bones
c) check more than one spot
d) all of the above
d) all of the above.
500
If food is thawed at room temperature but cooked to the proper internal temperature is it safe?
No. Toxins remaining from the bacteria that grew during thawing are not destroyed by heat and can make you sick.
500
What bacteria is commonly associated with turtles, puppies, snakes or lizards?
What is Salmonella.
500
What is an acceptable alternative to using raw eggs in Cesar salad dressing or eggnog?
Pasteurized egg products.
500
Deli meats can be consumed 6 days after the package is opened? (T/F)
False. Deli meats should only be consumed 3-5 days after the package is opened.