Food safety is the practice of handling food in ways that prevent contamination or spoilage.
What should be done if there is ANY doubt regarding the quality and safety of food?
Match the contaminant with the appropriate category: Animal bones
Match the contaminant with the appropriate category: Rocks/stones
Match the contaminant with the appropriate category: Cleaning supplies
Match the contaminant with the appropriate category: Bacteria
Microorganisms can easily be seen by the human eye, and present no danger to the safety of food.
A contaminant is any microorganism or substance that can contaminate food or preparation equipment. Contaminants can be biological, physical or chemical.
Match the contaminant with the appropriate category: Broken glass
Jewelry on the arms and hands can contribute to physical hazards in foods.
Match the contaminant with the appropriate category: Pesticides
Using a knife to cut raw chicken on a cutting board would make it unsanitary to use on other foods due to cross contamination.
Match the contaminant with the appropriate category: Parasites
Match the contaminant with the appropriate category: Virus
Farmer’s crops becoming contaminated by pesticides is an example of direct contamination.
Pouring used grease down the sink could clog pipes, and contaminate the water system.
Match the contaminant with the appropriate category: Soaps
The proper procedure for washing hands is to use warm/hot, soapy water for a minimum of 2 minutes, and dry with a disposable towel.
Marlene put a large stock pot on the shelf below the dishwasher detergent. What risk of contamination is presented by this situation? (4.4)
Jack ripped open a box of lettuce, and two staples flew off. What kind of contamination may occur in this situation? (4.4)
When transferring a cleaning chemical to a spray bottle, you must _______. (4.4)
True or False: When cutting it is okay to be crowded.
True or False: You should always hand wash your knives.
Why should you never wash knives in the dishwasher?
Look at this picture is this the corect way to hold the food as you are cooking?