Personal Hygiene
Temperature Control
Cross-Contamination
Food Storage
Foodborne Illnesses
100

This should be washed for at least 20 seconds with warm water and soap before handling food.

Hands

100

The temperature range in which foodborne pathogens grow most rapidly is called the “danger zone” and ranges between:

41°F to 135°F 

100

To avoid cross-contamination, raw meat should be stored on this shelf of the refrigerator.

Bottom shelf

100

The first step in storing food safely is to ensure that it is placed in this type of container.

Clean airtight container

100

The bacterium responsible for causing foodborne illnesses like Salmonella.

Salmonella

200

This is the proper attire for food handlers to prevent contamination.

Clean apron and hair restraint

200

This should be the internal temperature for cooking poultry to ensure it is safe to eat. 

165°F

200

You should always wash your hands after handling this type of food.

Raw meat, Poultry, Seafood

200

Raw chicken should be stored below this food in the refrigerator to prevent cross-contamination.

Ready-to-eat food

200

This illness is caused by consuming contaminated water or food and can lead to symptoms like stomach cramps and diarrhea.

Norovirus

300

Food handlers must wash their hands after handling this type of animal product.

Raw meat, poultry, seafood

300

The temperature for storing cold food safely should be below this temperature. 

41°F

300

When cutting vegetables and meat, these items should be kept separate.

Cutting boards and Knifes

300

To properly store dry goods, keep them in a location that is cool, dry, and away from this.

Direct sunlight

300

This is the most common symptom of foodborne illnesses.

Diarrhea 

400

This action should be done after using the restroom to prevent contamination.

Wash your hands

400

This is the maximum time food can be in the danger zone before it must be discarded.

4 Hours

400

The main method of cross-contamination is the transfer of pathogens from this to food.

Hands

400

This is the maximum time perishable food should be stored in the refrigerator before it needs to be discarded.

7 Days

400

This is the bacteria responsible for causing botulism.

Clostridium botulinum

500

Food handlers who have this symptom should not work around food.

Vomiting and diarrhea 

500

The proper temperature for keeping hot food hot is above:

135°F

500

This is the best way to prevent cross-contamination between raw and ready-to-eat foods.

Using separate utensils and equipment

500

This is the maximum amount of time food can be frozen and still be safe to eat.

6 Months

500

Pregnant women are particularly at risk for this type of foodborne illness.

Listeriosis