Food Safety and Hygiene Practices

The video emphasizes the importance of making healthy food choices and maintaining hygiene to prevent illness. It covers personal hygiene practices like removing jewelry, tying back hair, and washing hands. It explains cross-contamination and advises using separate equipment for raw and cooked foods. Proper cooking, reheating, and storage methods are discussed to prevent bacterial growth. Cleaning practices and checking food dates are highlighted to ensure safety. The video concludes with a reminder to follow these guidelines to keep food safe.

Why is it important to remove jewelry before handling food?

• To improve cooking speed

• To prevent it from getting lost

• To avoid spreading germs

• To make cooking easier

What should you do with your hair before preparing food?

• Color it

• Leave it as it is

• Cut it short

• Tie it back

What is cross-contamination?

• Mixing different types of food

• Using the same utensils for all foods

• Bacteria transferring from one food to another

• Cooking food at high temperatures

How can you prevent cross-contamination?

• Use the same chopping board for all foods

• Store raw and cooked foods together

• Cook all foods at the same time

• Use different equipment for raw and cooked foods

What temperature should cooked food be kept at to prevent bacterial growth?

• Below 0 degrees Celsius

• At room temperature

• At 100 degrees Celsius

• Above 63 degrees Celsius

How many times can food be safely reheated?

• Once

• Twice

• As many times as needed

• Three times

What should you use to clean kitchen surfaces after cooking?

• Cold water

• Vinegar

• Antibacterial spray and clean cloth

• Dry cloth

Why is it important to check the 'use by' date on food packaging?

• To find out the price

• To ensure the food is fresh

• To know the brand

• To avoid food that may cause illness

What does the 'best before' date indicate?

• The food is unsafe to eat after this date

• The food may not be at its best quality after this date

• The food should be thrown away after this date

• The food is free after this date

Why should you check for allergies before preparing food?

• To save time

• To prevent illness

• To reduce cooking time

• To improve taste