Which is a good sanitation technique?
- Let the can lid drop into the food as it is opened
- Rinse dishes in cold water
- Scrub hands 20 seconds before handling food
- Use one clean towel each day for wiping hands and dishes
Which action PREVENTS cross-contamination of foods?
- Cook food partially before cutting
- Rinse knives in cold water after cutting meat
- Use wooden cutting boards
- Wash hands after handling raw meat or poultry
Which food is MOST likely to be contaminated with botulism?
- Canned green beans
- Fresh poultry
- Fresh seafood
- Pickles
What food is MOST likely to be contaminated with salmonella bacteria?
- Cooked poultry
- Cooked spaghetti
- Fresh poultry
- Salad dressing
Bacterial growth in food is slowed down when the food is kept:
- At room temperature
- Cold.
- Lukewarm.
- Moist.
What is a good practice for storing leftover food?
- Cover and leave at room temperature
- Discard leftovers after the meal.
- Refrigerate at the end of the day.
- Tightly cover containers and refrigerate.
Which is a safe kitchen practice?
- Touch hair while working with food
- Clean countertops, cookware, and floors once a week
- Wear disposable plastic gloves to cover an open cut
- Wear long sleeves to protect the arms
Which is the BEST technique for cleaning cutting boards?
- Rinse with hot water
- Spray with non chlorine bleach cleanser
- Wash in soapy cool water
- Wash with a chlorine bleach solution
Which foodborne illness can lead to a disease involving the liver?
- Botulism
- Hepatitis A
- Salmonellosis
- Trichinosis
SOME toxins that cause foodborne illness are destroyed by:
- Cold.
- Dark.
- Heat.
- Light.
The temperature zone that allows for growth of bacteria is:
- 40 to 60° F.
- 40 to 126° F
- 40 to 140° F.
- 140 to 165° F.
Raw poultry, meat, and fish should be stuffed
- Just prior to baking
- The night before the food will be served.
- No more than two days before needed.
- After the stuffing is partially cooked.
A correct method for thawing frozen foods is:
- In the refrigerator or in the microwave oven immediately before using.
- On the kitchen counter until completely thawed.
- Uncovered at room temperature until partially thawed.
- Under hot running water immediately before using.
Which is a good food handling technique?
- Rinse dishes with lukewarm water and allow them to air dry
- Thaw frozen food on the counter
- Use large deep containers to cool food
- Wash the tops of cans before opening them
Ground beef that is not properly cooked could be contaminated with:
- E coli.
- Staphylococcus.
- Listeria.
- Botulism.
Which bacteria found in improperly processed home canned foods can lead to death?
- Clostridium botulimum
- Listeria monocytogenes
- Salmonella
- Staphylococcus
Food served at 5:00 p.m. can remain at room temperature until what time that evening?
- 6:00 p.m.
- 7:00 p.m.
- 8:00 p.m.
- 9:00 p.m.