8 Food Safety Free Online FlashCards

What does food safety mean?

Food safety is the prevention of illness or injury caused by food.

What are the four major groups of foodborne hazards?

The main groups are biological hazards, chemical hazards, physical hazards, and food allergens.

What are biological foodborne hazards?

Biological hazards include disease-causing bacteria, viruses, and parasites, such as Salmonella, norovirus, and parasites in contaminated water or undercooked foods.

What is cross-contamination?

Contamination is the unintended presence or transfer of a hazard into food. Cross-contamination happens when a hazard moves from one food or surface to another.

What is allergen cross-contact, and how can it be prevented?

Allergen cross-contact is the unintended transfer of an allergen to food not meant to contain it. Keep allergen-containing foods separate and clean hands, utensils, and surfaces thoroughly.

How long should you wash your hands before food preparation?

Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds before preparing food and after handling raw foods, using the restroom, coughing, or touching waste.

Where should raw animal foods be stored in a refrigerator?

Store raw animal foods in leakproof containers below ready-to-eat foods so drips cannot contaminate them.

Why use a food thermometer instead of judging food by appearance?

Use a food thermometer: color, texture, and cooking time alone do not reliably show that food has reached a safe internal temperature.

What is the minimum safe internal temperature for poultry?

Cook poultry, including ground poultry and stuffing, to a minimum internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

What temperatures should refrigerators and freezers be kept at?

Keep refrigerators at 40°F (4°C) or below and freezers at 0°F (-18°C) or below.

How soon should perishable food be refrigerated?

Refrigerate perishable foods within 2 hours, or within 1 hour when the surrounding temperature is above 90°F (32°C).

Which foods should not be washed because splashing can spread germs?

Rinse fresh produce under running water. Do not wash raw meat, poultry, or eggs because splashing can spread germs around the kitchen.