Food Safety

How can you tell if food has enough bacteria to cause food poisoning?

You can't, it will appear normal.

What does bacteria need to assist it to grow and multiply? -water -food -warm temperatures -all of the above

all of the above

What is the correct temperature frozen food should be kept at?

-18 degrees

The ideal temperature in your fridge should be?

1 and 4 degrees

What is the ideal temperature for Pathogens to flourish?

37 degrees

What are the basic steps for hand washing?

Apply Soap, wash thoroughly, rinse and use paper towels

What is the reason for drying your hands after you wash them?

Because germs and bacteria spread more easily with wet hands

Where should raw meat be stored on a refrigerator?

Below all other foods

What will you do if you're sick?

Call supervisor or manager

Which food is most likely to have the most bacteria?

Frozen raw chicken

It is important to prepare food safely because;?

It helps prevent food poisoning.

Which meat is safe to eat when they're pink or raw?

Lamb

How many times can you reheat leftovers?

Once

In a food preparation or serving environment, what is the best way to dry your hands after washing them?

Paper towels

Which power does the Environmental Health Officer not have?

The power of arrest

Why do we need to wash our hand properly before starting to work?

To prevent food-born illness

Food contaminated with food poisoning bacteria would...

Would do nothing. food poisoning cannot be smelled, tasted or seen on food.

What is true about bacteria? -multiplies and grows faster in warm environments -needs air to survive -every type of bacteria can give people food poisoning -by freezing food you can kill bacteria

multiplies and grows faster in warm environments

In place of work, the best way to dry your hands after washing them is to;?

use a paper towel