Summer Food Safety Quiz
Jul 31st 2009 Oct 10th 2017
- 0 Purchase meat first because it&rsquo`sc`s heavy and needs to sit at the bottom of the cart.
- 0 Shop the perimeter of the store first and for shelf-stable items, such as canned and dry goods, last.
- 1 Buy shelf-stable items first, and refrigerated and frozen foods and hot deli items last.
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At the grocery store, how should you arrange your shopping
Correct Answer: Buy shelf-stable items first, and refrigerated and frozen foods and hot deli items last. -
Driving home from the grocery store, the safest place for perishables is:
Correct Answer: In the front seat with the air conditioner on -
The food temperature danger zone is:
Correct Answer: Between 40º`sc`F and 140º`sc`F -
At what temperature should a food be cooked to kill any dangerous E. coli O157:H7
Correct Answer: 160 º`sc`F -
Picnic foods high at risk for foodborne illness are:
Correct Answer: Turkey or chicken salad -
True or false: Even foods with rinds, such as watermelon or cantaloupe, need to be thoroughly washed before cutting into them and eating.
Correct Answer: True -
The safest way to grill poultry, fish and meats outside is to:
Correct Answer: Pre-cook the items for a bit in the microwave and then finish off on the grill -
The best way to ensure hamburgers are cooked through is by:
Correct Answer: Taking a food thermometer and checking for proper temperature -
When marinating raw fish, poultry or red meat, one can:
Correct Answer: Boil the used marinade for a full minute before applying it to cooked food -
Under normal conditions, how long can one safely leave food out
Correct Answer: Two hours -
In the summer heat (temperatures of 90º`sc`F or more), how long can one safely leave food out
Correct Answer: One hour -
True or false: Hot dogs labeled as fully cooked only need to be warmed up before eating.
Correct Answer: False