What are the temperatures from 40-140 ºF called?
the “Danger Zone”
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.
Most cases of food poisoning are caused by…
viruses and bacteria
Before handling any food, what is the first thing a person should do?
wash hands
What foods are most often contaminated with listeria?
deli meats
How long should you scrub your hands with soap and water to effectively remove bacteria?
40 seconds
20 seconds
30 seconds
10 seconds
What are the most common symptoms of food poisoning?
nausea and vomiting
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.
What is food poisoning also called?
foodborne illness
What foods should I eat if I have food poisoning symptoms?
crackers and toast
How many hours does a discomfort usually last in a mild food poisoning?
3 hours
4 hours
5 hours
2 hours
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.
How long do most cases of food poisoning typically last?
6-72 hours
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
True or False: Meat and poultry should be stored at the top shelf of the refrigerator to keep them separate from other foods.
False. Raw seafood, meats, and poultry should be placed at the bottom shelf. Their raw juices can contain an abundance of bacteria that can drip onto other food
What is listeria?
fungus
bacteria
mouthwash
virus
What is an example of a "high-risk food?"
Undercooked or raw eggs, meat, poultry, or seafood; unpasteurized milk and cheeses; raw sprouts.
What is one of the most common bacteria?
listeria
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.
Always thaw foods in the refrigerator overnight and never thaw them lying on the counter or in a sink of water.
False
True