SLO Kitchen Safety

Food contaminated with harmful bacteria always has an odor or an off-flavor.

• True

• False

Warming up leftover food at low temperatures is sufficient since it has been previously cooked.

• True

• False

Utensils used for raw food should be washed and rinsed before using them for cooked food.

• True

• False

Dull knives cause more accidents than sharp ones.

• True

• False

Botulism is the most deadly form of food poisoning.

• True

• False

Severe headache, fever, and stomach upset are symptoms of salmonella poisoning.

• True

• False

The cook’s personal hygiene, or individual cleanliness, contributes to the safety of food preparation.

• True

• False

Microorganisms are tiny living things that may be poisonous or that may cause changes in food.

• True

• False

Bacteria must have food, moisture, and the right temperature in order to grow.

• True

• False

In the kitchen you can use the same towel for wiping hands and wiping dishes.

• True

• False