Quiz

The best place to keep a cooler in an air-conditioned car is:

Question 1 of 10

The best place to keep a cooler in an air-conditioned car is:

• In the trunk
• On the passenger side
• Between the kids in the backseat
• On your lap

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Marinated foods should be stored:

Question 2 of 10

Marinated foods should be stored:

• In the refrigerator
• On the counter
• By the grill
• In the oven

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Meat has been thoroughly cooked when it reaches:

Question 3 of 10

Meat has been thoroughly cooked when it reaches:

• 65C for ground beef, 70C for poultry breasts, 60-70C for beef, veal and lamb steaks.
• 75C for ground beef, 75C for poultry breasts, 70-75C for beef, veal and lamb steaks.
• 78C for ground beef, 65C for poultry breasts, 65-85 for beef, veal and lamb steaks.
• 71C for ground beef, 77C for poultry breasts, 63-77C for beef, veal and lamb steaks.

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Discard all perishable foods:

Question 4 of 10

Discard all perishable foods:

• When you finish eating
• When you get home
• When ice or freezer packs have melted
• When the cooler has been opened three times

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If the weather is above 32C, foods should sit out for no longer than:

Question 5 of 10

If the weather is above 32C, foods should sit out for no longer than:

• One hour
• Two hours
• 30 minutes
• 45 minutes

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To minimize bacterial growth, an insulated cooler with ice or ice packs should be no warmer than:

Question 6 of 10

To minimize bacterial growth, an insulated cooler with ice or ice packs should be no warmer than:

• 7C
• 4C
• 1C
• 2.5C

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When grilling, be sure to:

Question 7 of 10

When grilling, be sure to:

• Use different platters and utensils for raw and cooked meats
• Take meats off the grill as soon as they are cooked
• Keep poultry on the right side of the barbecue and beef on the left
• Defrost meats in the microwave an hour before cooking

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The best way to pack a cooler is:

Question 8 of 10

The best way to pack a cooler is:

• With meats and poultry on top and potato and pasta salads on the bottom.
• With meats and poultry to one side of the cooler and vegetables and fruits on the other side
• With meats and poultry on the top and cold drinks on the bottom
• With meats and poultry on the bottom and foods placed in reverse order -- the ones you eat first being on top.

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For how long should you wash your hands before handling food and after handling raw meats and poultry?

Question 9 of 10

For how long should you wash your hands before handling food and after handling raw meats and poultry?

• At least 45 seconds in hot water
• At least 1 minute in hot, soapy water
• At least 20 seconds in hot, soapy water
• At least 5 seconds in cold water

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Fruits and vegetables should be:

Question 10 of 10

Fruits and vegetables should be:

• Sliced and cut before packed in a cooler
• Cleaned only when you get to the camping or picnic site
• Packed below meats and poultry

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The results are:

The results are:

• 0 out of 10 correct. Uh oh! Sorry, you didn't choose one correct answer. Put down that cross-contaminated spatula and get clicking. You need to retake this quiz to learn a few things about food safety and improve your score.
• 1 out of 10 correct. Sorry but you need to boost your food safety IQ. Please retake this quiz and try to improve your score.
• 2 out of 10 correct. C'mon. You can do better than that. Then retake this quiz and try to improve your score.
• 3 out of 10 correct. Tsk, tsk, tsk. Your food safety smarts need some improvement. Retake this quiz and try to improve your score.
• 4 out of 10 correct. The good news is you got a few answers right. The bad news is food poisoning might be hiding behind some of the questions you didn't answer correctly. Retake this quiz and try to improve your score.
• 5 out of 10 correct. Uh oh. You barely passed this test. Why don't you retake this quiz and try to improve your score?
• 6 out of 10 correct. Hmm...six out of 10 aint bad. But it's not great either. Retake this quiz and try to improve your score.
• 7 out of 10 correct. Hey, that's a pretty good score! Can you do better? Retake this quiz and try to improve your score.
• 8 out of 10 correct. Great score! Can you do better? Retake this quiz and try to improve your score.
• 9 out of 10 correct. Excellent score! Want to aim for a 10 out of 10? Retake this quiz and try for a perfect score.
• 10 out of 10 correct. CONGRATULATIONS! You got a perfect score. Your family and friends can rest assured that you know what you're doing when you prepare food in the kitchen and on the campground.