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Which method of thawing foods is NOT considered safe?
Which method of thawing foods is NOT considered safe?
- In sink of hot running water (correct)
- As part of the cooking process
- In the microwave
- In the refrigerator
Which of the following is NOT a correct method to cool foods?
Which of the following is NOT a correct method to cool foods?
- Blast chiller
- Shallow containers or reduce portion size
- Ice bath
- Cooling in a warm oven (correct)
Which process refers to the transfer of allergens from one food to another?
Which process refers to the transfer of allergens from one food to another?
- Food preservation
- Cross-contamination
- Cross-contact (correct)
- Pathogen transfer
Which of the following allergens is NOT considered a major allergen?
Which of the following allergens is NOT considered a major allergen?
What does the term FIFO represent in food storage?
What does the term FIFO represent in food storage?
Flashcards
Cross Contamination
Cross Contamination
The transfer of pathogens from people, surfaces, or food to food.
Cross Contact
Cross Contact
When a food item containing an allergen comes into contact with other food.
FIFO
FIFO
First In, First Out: A method of storing food to ensure the oldest items are used first.
Sanitize
Sanitize
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Study Notes
Safe Food Thawing Methods
- Refrigerate
- Microwave
- Cold running water
- Part of the cooking process
Correct Food Cooling Methods
- Shallow containers
- Reduce portion size
- Refrigerate
Cross Contact vs. Cross Contamination
- Cross contact: food item containing an allergen touches another food
- Cross contamination: pathogens transfer from food to food, people, or surfaces.
Major Food Allergens
- Tree nuts
- Wheat
- Milk
- Peanuts
- Soy
- Fish
Food Storage Practices
- Label stored food correctly
- Store raw foods separately or above cooked foods
- Keep off the ground
FIFO (First In, First Out)
- First food items in are consumed first
Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Removes food and other dirt from a surface
- Reduces/removes pathogens from a surface
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