During the coming holidays, thoughts turn to family and food. Food safety may take a back seat as we prepare for the traditional holiday feasts. Especially the turkey (or meats of any kind). See how you do on this holiday food safety quiz, based on information from the USDA.
Food Safety Quiz
1. Hand sanitizers are a good option when you do not have access to soap and water.
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True
False
2. Chlorine bleach makes an effective sanitizer and germ killer.
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True
False
3. Approximately, how long should you allow for thawing a frozen turkey in the refrigerator?
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a. 24 hours per each 1–2 pounds of turkey
b. 24 hours per each 4–5 pounds of turkey
c. 24 hours per each 6–7 pounds of turkey
4. Cooking a stuffed turkey is riskier than cooking a non-stuffed turkey.
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True
False
5. The safe minimum internal temperature for cooking a turkey is 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
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True
False
6. It is a good idea to wash meat before cooking.
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True
False
7. If you have leftover turkey in the refrigerator, you should eat it within how many days?
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a. 1-2 days
b. 2-3 days
c. 3-4 days
d. 4-5 days
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Answers: 1. T, 2. T, 3. B, 4. T, 5. T, 6. F, 7. C
Resources:
– For more food safety info: http://www.foodsafety.gov/keep/types/turkey/
or www.fda.gov/food
– Poison Control Help. CALL: 1-800-222-1222 ONLINE: https://www.poison.org/18002221222
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