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Home Food Safety Quiz

  1. Which of the following food would be best to shop for first?
    a. Cereal
    b. Lunch meat
    c. Milk
    d. Yogurt

     
  2. The recommended temperature for your refrigerator is...
    a. 45°F
    b. 50°F
    c. 40°F

     
  3. How much time should you take to wash your hands with soap?
    a. 1 minute
    b. 20 seconds
    c. Time doesn't matter, but rather the water temperature

     
  4. What is one way that food can be safely thawed?
    a. On the kitchen counter
    b. In the kitchen sink sitting in water
    c. In the refrigerator
    d. All of the above

     
  5. Bacteria that cause foodborne illness will also cause bad tastes and odors in food.
    a. True
    b. False

     
  6. Washing fruits and vegetables is...
    a. not important to do as they are washed by the store or packager
    b. always important
    c. important only when they are purchased unwrapped

     
  7. How do you know when your food is fully cooked and safe to eat?
    a. When the food's juices run clear
    b. The color of the food changes to a golden brown
    c. Use a thermometer to check for the proper internal temperature

     
  8. Marinades used for raw meats should not be reused as a sauce.
    a. True
    b. False

     
  9. Which of the following is not a good leftover practice?
    a. Break hot food down into small containers
    b. Put the food immediately into the refrigerator
    c. Reheat the food to 165°F and test it using a metal stem probe thermometer
    d. Cool on the counter for several hours before refrigerating
    e. None of the above; they are all acceptable practices

     
  10. What is the first step when washing dishes by hand?
    a. Scrub with soap
    b. Scrape or rinse off the food debris
    c. Allow them to air dry

     

DuPage County Health Department, 111 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, Illinois 60187, (630) 682-7400, TDD (630) 932-1447