Poultry Handling Safety Practices Quiz

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What is the recommended storage temperature for fresh poultry?

10°C

5°C

3°C (correct)

0°C

What is the best practice before cooking a whole bird like chicken or turkey?

Freeze it immediately

Thaw it in warm water

Rinse out the cavity with cold water (correct)

Leave it at room temperature for a while

What should you do after preparing raw meats on a chopping board?

Clean it thoroughly before cutting other foods (correct)

Store it without cleaning

Immediately use it for cutting vegetables

Leave it as it is for next use

How should you handle poultry to prevent cross-contamination?

Clean the chopping board thoroughly before cutting anything else Signup and view all the answers

What should be done before covering and refrigerating cooked dishes?

Allow them to cool completely Signup and view all the answers

How many times is it safe to reheat poultry?

Once Signup and view all the answers

What is a recommended practice to prevent cross-contamination when handling poultry?

Using separate cutting boards for poultry and other products Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct temperature at which whole poultry should be cooked for doneness?

180 °F Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to refrigerate food promptly after cooking?

To prevent harmful bacteria from growing and multiplying Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended method for cooling large amounts of leftovers in the refrigerator?

Divide them into small, shallow containers for quick cooling Signup and view all the answers

Why should paper towels be used to clean kitchen surfaces instead of sponges or cloth towels?

Sponges and cloth towels harbor harmful bacteria Signup and view all the answers

What is a key reason for using color-coded utensils such as chopping boards and knives?

Preventing cross-contamination between raw and cooked food Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended temperature for storing fresh chicken in the refrigerator?

40°F or colder Signup and view all the answers

How long can fresh chicken be stored in the refrigerator before it needs to be frozen or used?

2 days Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended temperature for freezing chicken?

0°F Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a safe practice when shopping for chicken?

Wrapping chicken packages in plastic bags to prevent leakage Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about raw chicken is true?

Raw chicken carries bacteria that can cause illness if not handled properly Signup and view all the answers

What is the most effective way to prevent illness from raw chicken?

Limiting bacterial growth by proper handling and cooking Signup and view all the answers