Basic Food Safety
This is the most important step to prevent foodborne illness.
What is washing hands?
Raw meat should be stored here in the refrigerator.
What is on the bottom shelf?
This is also known as cross-contamination.
What is the transfer of harmful bacteria from one food to another?
Minimum cooking temperature for poultry.
What is 165°F?
The most common symptom of foodborne illness.
What is nausea?
This is how long should you wash your hands with soap and water.
What is at least 20 seconds?
This is how long can leftovers be safely stored in the refrigerator.
What is 3 to 4 days?
These items should be kept separate during food preparation?
What are raw meat, poultry, seafood, and ready-to-eat foods?
Safe cooking temperature for ground beef?
What is 155°F?
This bacteria is commonly associated with undercooked poultry.
What is Salmonella?
The temperature range known as the "danger zone" for food.
What is between 40°F and 135°F?
The recommended refrigerator temperature to keep food safe.
What is 40°F or below?
Do this to prevent cross-contamination when using cutting boards.
What is using separate cutting boards for raw meat and vegetables?
The temperature seafood should be cooked to.
What is 145°F?
A common source of E. coli.
What is undercooked ground beef?
Do this if you suspect food is spoiled.
What is throw it away?
Do this with canned food that is dented or bulging.
What is discard it?
This is the first step you should take after handling raw meat.
What is wash your hands and any surfaces?
Safe internal temperature for whole muscle meats.
What is 145°F?
This type of food is most often associated with Listeria.
What are deli meats and unpasteurized dairy products?
The proper way to thaw frozen food.
What is in the refrigerator or under cold running water?
Dry goods like rice and pasta like this should be stored like this.
What is in a cool, dry place in an airtight container?
Why is it important to use separate utensils for different food types?
What is to prevent the spread of bacteria?
The minimum cooking temperature for reheating leftovers.
What is 165°F?
The virus that is often spread through contaminated water.
What is Norovirus?