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Consumer Food Safety Quiz Answers

1. It is important to completely cool leftover food at room temperature before putting it in the refrigerator.

           False

2. To be safe, it’s best to use a thermometer to determine if food has reached the proper internal temperatures for thorough cooking, instead of relying on appearance.

           True

3. The maximum safe temperature for maintaining cold foods is 41 degrees F.

           True

4. The safest place in the refrigerator to store raw meats, poultry, and seafood is on the top shelf.

           False

5. When washing your hands, use soap and warm water for at least twenty (20) seconds and dry using cloth or dishrag towel.

           False

6. When removing cooked food off the grill, it is safe to use the same dish that carried the uncooked foods.

           False

7. To sanitize food prep countertops and surfaces, use a mixture of one (1) Tablespoon of bleach per one (1) gallon of water for wiping cloths, sponges, or for submersion in sink.

           True

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