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How long should your hands be washed with soap and hot water?
20 Seconds
What method is best for ensuring meat is properly cooked?
The only way to make sure meats and poultry are cooked to the proper temperature is to use a meat thermometer.
What is the maximum accepted temperature for refrigeration?
5 degree Celsius,.
what is the best way to defrost meat and fish?
In the refrigerator.
What should you do with bulging or dented canned foods?
Don't open it, throw them out.
Can you rid poultry or seafood of bacteria by washing it?
No, only cooking correctly will rid the food of its harmful bacteria.
Cross-contamination can be prevented if utensils are washed after each use??
True
What is cross contamination?
Cross-contamination is when bacteria is spread between food, surfaces or equipment.
Adults are more likely than children to get sick from contaminated food?
Fasle
An example of preventing cross contamination is when you prepare raw meats separately from ready-to-eat foods
True
Which condition does NOT typically support the growth of bacteria? a. Moisture b. Protein c. Time d. High acidity
High acidity
Which is NOT a common food allergen? a. Peanuts b. Milk c. Shellfish d. Tomatoes
Tomatoes
What colour board is used for cutting fish?
Blue
What colour board is used for preparing raw meat?
Red
What temperature should a freezer be operating at?
-18 degrees Celsius.
What four conditions does bacteria need to grow?
Heat, food, oxygen and water.
