How do you score? Food safety is important for everyone. Take the food safety quiz to see how safely you are handling food in your kitchen.

1. Which of the following is a safe way to thaw frozen meat?
   a. on the counter top
   b. in the refrigerator
   c. in a warm oven

2. What is the recommended minimum oven temperature for cooking meats?
   a. 200°F
   b. 275°F
   c. 325°F

3. What is the internal temperature that hamburgers should reach to ensure safety?
   a. 145°F
   b. 160°F
   c. 185°F

4. If you touch raw meat, chicken or fish, before you do anything else what should you do?
   a. wipe your hands on a paper towel
   b. wash your hands with soap and warm water
   c. rinse your hands with water

5. When you wash your hands, how long should you scrub with soap?
   a. 10 seconds
   b. 20 seconds
   c. 1 minute

6. Which of the following foods is safe to eat without cooking?
   a. eggs
   b. cookie dough
   c. cake frosting

7. At a party, picnic, or family meal, how long can you leave food out?
   a. 2 hours
   b. 4 hours
   c. 6 hours

8. How long can meats from the deli counter, like roast beef or turkey, be safely stored in the refrigerator?
   a. 1 to 2 days
   c. 1 week
   d. 2 weeks

9. How would you prepare a bleach solution to sanitize cutting boards and counter tops?
   a. Use 1 teaspoon bleach per cup of water
   b. Use 1 teaspoon bleach per 4 cups of water
   c. Use ¼ cup bleach per cup of water

10. If you don’t have a meat thermometer, how can you tell that a baked chicken is safe to eat?
    a. the skin is crisp and golden brown
    b. the meat is fork tender
    c. the juices run clear, not pink

11. After marinating chicken, meat or fish, the marinade can be used for basting if it is first….
    a. refrigerated
    b. boiled for 1 minute
    c. warmed in the microwave

12. What is an acceptable temperature for your home refrigerator?
    a. 30 degrees
    b. 40 degrees
    c. 50 degrees

     

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    Suggested link: Try the Food Safety Quiz for Kids http://www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/kids/html/wash__hands.htm
    

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