True or False: If you are peeling an apple, it should be rinsed.
True. The utensil you use to peel your produce can pick up pathogens from the peel and can spread them to the inside of the food.
True or False: Symptoms of food poisoning always come on slowly, after a long digestion period.
False. Symptoms of most foodborne illnesses happen very fast. They may start a few hours after you eat the contaminated food.
True or False: You should not put hot food in the refrigerator because it will make the refrigerator have to work harder.
False. To ensure that hot food cools quickly, place it in shallow containers.
What are the most common symptoms of food poisoning?
nausea and vomiting
What is listeria?
virus
fungus
bacteria
mouthwash
Always thaw foods in the refrigerator overnight and never thaw them lying on the counter or in a sink of water.
False
True
True or False: Wash poultry and meats before cooking.
False. Poultry, meats, and seafood naturally have bacteria in their raw juices. If they are rinsed in the sink, pathogens can easily spread to other surfaces
How many hours does a discomfort usually last in a mild food poisoning?
3 hours
5 hours
2 hours
4 hours
What foods are most often contaminated with listeria?
deli meats
Most cases of food poisoning are caused by…
viruses and bacteria
What is an example of a "high-risk food?"
Undercooked or raw eggs, meat, poultry, or seafood; unpasteurized milk and cheeses; raw sprouts.
True or False: Once chicken turns white in the middle, it is cooked to a safe internal temperature.
False. You cannot use colour as a way to guarantee if a food is fully cooked.
True or False: Cookie dough should not be eaten until it is cooked.
True. Raw egg in the dough may contain pathogens.