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Consumer Food Safety Quiz

(answers are at the bottom of the page)

1. It is important to completely cool leftover food at room temperature before putting it in the refrigerator.

           True      False

2. To be safe, it’s best to use a thermometer to determine if food has reached the proper internal temperatures for thorough cooking, instead of relying on appearance.

           True      False        

3. The maximum safe temperature for maintaining cold foods is 41 degrees F.

           True      False

4. The safest place in the refrigerator to store raw meats, poultry, and seafood is on the top shelf.

           True      False

5. When washing your hands, use soap and warm water for at least twenty (20) seconds and dry using cloth or dishrag towel.

           True      False

6. When removing cooked food off the grill, it is safe to use the same dish that carried the uncooked foods.

           True      False

7. To sanitize food prep countertops and surfaces, use a mixture of one (1) Tablespoon of bleach per one (1) gallon of water for wiping cloths, sponges, or for submersion in sink.

           True      False

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