Food Safety and Hygiene (Leaving Cert Home Economics): Quizzes
📚Quizzes
Practise the questions
13 questions from this quiz
ShowHide
Practise the questions
13 questions from this quiz
How long must you scrub your hands when washing them properly?
How long must you scrub your hands when washing them properly?
20 seconds
What temperature range is known as the 'danger zone' for bacterial growth?
What temperature range is known as the 'danger zone' for bacterial growth?
5°C to 63°C
What is cross-contamination one of the leading causes of in home kitchens?
What is cross-contamination one of the leading causes of in home kitchens?
Foodborne illness
What colour chopping board should be used for raw meat?
What colour chopping board should be used for raw meat?
Red
What minimum temperature must reheated food reach throughout?
What minimum temperature must reheated food reach throughout?
75°C
At what temperature should perishable foods be stored in the refrigerator?
At what temperature should perishable foods be stored in the refrigerator?
At or below 5°C
What do use-by dates on food packages indicate?
What do use-by dates on food packages indicate?
Food safety limits
Which symptom requires you to stay out of the kitchen completely?
Which symptom requires you to stay out of the kitchen completely?
Vomiting
Where should frozen food be defrosted safely?
Where should frozen food be defrosted safely?
In the refrigerator
What minimum temperature must poultry reach when cooking?
What minimum temperature must poultry reach when cooking?
75°C
What type of lids must kitchen bins have?
What type of lids must kitchen bins have?
Tight-fitting lids
Where should you measure food temperature when checking if it's cooked properly?
Where should you measure food temperature when checking if it's cooked properly?
At the thickest part
How many times should you reheat previously cooked food?
How many times should you reheat previously cooked food?
Once