Unit 3: Food Safety Answers

What is one thing that you can do to uphold the best kitchen practices involving proper food storage?

Sabrina needs to store some dry ingredients and wants to make sure that she properly stores this food with the necessary temperature. She knows that humidity levels should be between 60 and 70 percent, but what should the temperature be kept at?

When foods are kept in refrigerated storage, it is important that the shelves do not have any shelf lining because this can prevent what?

Microscopic organisms that live within other organisms, namely people or animals, and are spread through contaminated water used in the growing or preparation process of food are referred to as:

What term refers to the process of converting certain kinds of waste into reusable material?

Even when food is not stored correctly (especially if its perishable) or not used within a certain amount of time, it can still usually be used safely.

What kind of foodborne bacteria can be found in poorly canned foods and smoked or salted fish?

What does FIFO stand for?

Foodborne bacteria must remain mostly neutral to survive, so an uptick in _____ can prevent the spread of bacteria.

Chefs who are constantly prepping and cutting on the same surface must develop an understanding of how kitchen countertops and cutting boards can be a gateway to what?