Food Safety

What is the Danger Zone?

• When your food is in danger of being eaten

• When bacteria from one food is transferred to another food

• The temperature range between 40 °F - 140 °F in which bacteria can grow rapidly

Foodborne illness is often caused by

• Refrigerating leftovers within 2 hours

• Too many people working with a food

• Mayonnaise in prepared food items

• Unsafe food preparation and handling practices that cause contamination of food

Name an example of cross-contamination

Food safety is important because

• It protects you from becoming sick

• It protects your family members from becoming sick

Which of the thawing methods below is LEAST safe?

• Refrigerator

• Microwave

• Cold Water Method

• Leave frozen meat out on the counter to thaw

• Thawing meat under hot water

You should cook food immediately after unthawing it in the microwave:

• True

• False

Answer explanation

This is true! You should always cook your food immediately after unthawing it in the microwave.

Draw a type of food that should be stored in the refrigerator

Rinse fruits and vegetables under _____ running water before using or eating them

Name one thing you should never do when preparing food in the kitchen

Meat should be stored in this area of the refrigerator