Food Safety

1.

Hot food should be kept hot at no lower than what temperature (in degrees Fahrenheit)?

A.

75
B.

120
C.

140
D.

165

Correct Answer
C. 140

2.

Cold food should be kept cold at no higher than what temperature?

A.

50
B.

40
C.

35
D.

32

Correct Answer
B. 40

3.

Is it safe to refreeze food that has thawed completely?

A.

Yes
B.

No

Correct Answer
A. Yes

Explanation
Once food is thawed in the refrigerator, it is safe to refreeze it without cooking, although there may be a loss of quality due to the moisture lost through defrosting. After cooking raw foods which were previously frozen, it is safe to freeze the cooked foods. And if previously cooked foods are thawed in the refrigerator, you may refreeze the unused portion.

If you purchase previously frozen meat, poultry or fish at a retail store, you can refreeze if it has been handled properly.

(Source: Freezing and Food Safety)

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4.

What is a safe internal temperature for cooking beef, veal, and lamb steaks, roasts, and chops (degrees Fahrenheit)?

A.

130
B.

145
C.

160
D.

175

Correct Answer
B. 145

5.

What is a safe internal temperature for cooking poultry (degrees Fahrenheit)?

A.

150
B.

165
C.

180
D.

195

Correct Answer
B. 165