Refrigerated food
Keeping Food Safe
Best by?
Physical signs
100

Frozen food stored in a 0 degree F freezer never goes bad

True or false

True!

Frozen foods that are stored in at least 0 degrees F cannot grow bacteria. The foods may not taste as fresh, but it is still good to eat!

100
Cans that have a ______ dent are not safe to eat from

A. Deep 

B. Shallow


A. Deep

Deep dents most likely mean the can has been open for an unknown amount of time, allowing bacteria to enter the sealed container. It is unsafe to eat from cans that have holes in them!

100

Are Dates for Food Safety or Food Quality?


Food quality!

The dates on packing is when a food is at its peak quality. It may be good after the date!

Check the smell and texture of the food. 

100

What are some signs that your food is spoiled?

A. Sour or rotten smell

B. Discolored

C. Mold

A, B, C

Some discoloration can be normal (greyish meats)

200

Freezer burn is a sign that food has gone bad.

True or false?

False!

Freezer burn happens due to food having contact with the air. It may affect the quality of the food. 

200

Previously sealed foods should be eaten within 7 days of opening

True or False?

True!


200

When does pizza start to become unsafe to eat while being stored in the fridge?

A. 5-6 days

B. 3-4 days

C. 1-2 days

B. 3-4 days

200

Can you eat hard cheese with mold on it?

Yes or no?

Yes!

Cut off at least 1 inch away from the mold

300

Bacteria grow most rapidly in the range of temperatures between 40 ° and 140 °F

True or False

True!

Within this range, bacteria doubles every hour. It is recommended to leave food out for a recommended 2 hours 

300

Keeping everything that touches food clean is the best way to prevent food borne illnesses.

True or False?

True!

Always wash your hands

Keep the counters, plates, and utensils clean

300

When does cooked meat and poultry start to become unsafe to eat while being stored in the fridge?

A. 3-4 days

B. 5-6 days

C. 1-2 days

A. 3-4 days

300

Can you eat jams and jellies with mold in the jar?

Yes or no?

No!

The bacteria could spread throughout the whole jar since it is not dense like a block of cheese.

400

What is the highest temperature a fridge should be for proper storage of food? 

A. 36 degrees F

B. 40 degrees F

C. 28 degrees F

D. 63 degrees F

B. 40 degrees F


400

Fill in the blank:

Do not use the same cutting board when preparing _______ and _______

A. Fruits and vegetables 

B. Produce and cooked meat

C. Produce and raw meat

C. Produce and raw meat

That is called cross contamination and it can make us very sick!

400

What does "Best if Used By/Before" means?

A. Date indicates when a product will be of best flavor or quality.  It is not a purchase or safety date.

B. Date is the last date recommended for the use of the product while at peak quality. It is not a purchase or safety date. 

A. Date indicates when a product will be of best flavor or quality.  It is not a purchase or safety date.

400

What are the signs of food poisoning? (pick more than 1)

A. Vomiting

B. Nausea

C. Stomach ache

D. Fever 

All are correct!

Can present with flu like symptoms. 

500

Food does not go bad when stored in the fridge.

True or False

False!

Storing food in the fridge SLOWS DOWN the growth of bacteria of food

500

All bacteria can cause food poisoning. 

True or false?

False!

Not all bacteria cause disease in humans.

For example, some bacteria are used beneficially in making cheese and yogurt.

500

Are Foods Safe to Eat After the Date Passes?

A. Yes! A product should still be safe and wholesome if handled properly until the time spoilage is evident.

B. No! That is the final date a product is safe for consumption.

A. Yes! A product should still be safe and wholesome if handled properly until the time spoilage is evident.

500

Which food is safe to eat?

A. A sandwich that has been left out on the counter for 2 days

B. Leftover pizza that has been in the fridge for a week

C. A frozen burrito that has freezer burn

C. A frozen burrito that has freezer burn

Freezer burn is not an indictor that a food has gone bad.

Foods should be put in the fridge 2 hours after it has cooled down

Pizza is good in the fridge 3-4 days after cooking