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What is the minimum amount of time for hand washing before preparing food?
What is the minimum amount of time for hand washing before preparing food?
- 30 seconds
- It is not specified
- 20 seconds (correct)
- 10 seconds
What is the 'danger zone' for bacteria growth?
What is the 'danger zone' for bacteria growth?
- Between 50°F and 120°F
- Between 60°F and 100°F
- Between 40°F and 140°F (correct)
- Between 40°F and 150°F
What is the purpose of pasteurization?
What is the purpose of pasteurization?
- To extend the shelf life of food
- To kill harmful bacteria and extend shelf life (correct)
- To increase the nutritional value of food
- To add flavor to food
What is bioaccumulation?
What is bioaccumulation?
What is the primary cause of food contamination in the U.S.?
What is the primary cause of food contamination in the U.S.?
What is the internal temperature that hamburger should be cooked to?
What is the internal temperature that hamburger should be cooked to?
What are BHT and BHA used for?
What are BHT and BHA used for?
What is the Delaney Clause?
What is the Delaney Clause?
Which of the following foods is most likely to carry Salmonella?
Which of the following foods is most likely to carry Salmonella?
What is the primary goal of the FDA?
What is the primary goal of the FDA?
What is the main purpose of pasteurization?
What is the main purpose of pasteurization?
What is the name of the list that contains substances considered safe for use in food?
What is the name of the list that contains substances considered safe for use in food?
What is the most common cause of traveler's diarrhea?
What is the most common cause of traveler's diarrhea?
What is the purpose of adding nitrites to food?
What is the purpose of adding nitrites to food?
What type of fish should be avoided to decrease the risk of mercury poisoning?
What type of fish should be avoided to decrease the risk of mercury poisoning?
What is the result of cooking certain foods at high temperatures?
What is the result of cooking certain foods at high temperatures?
