16 Food Safety Questions You Must Answer Correctly Before Handling Food

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Should you wash your hands each time before handling food?

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No

Yes

Only if your hands are dirty

For how long should you wash your hands before handling food?

10-14 seconds

Until they feel clean

At least 20 seconds

5-10 seconds

Should you wash chicken before you prepare it for cooking?

No

Yes

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If it's dirty

Is it better to add pasta to the pot before the water reaches a boil?

It should be warm but not boiling

Yes

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No

On which shelf of the fridge should raw foods like meat be stored?

The middle shelf

The top shelf

The bottom shelf

It doesn't matter

What is the proper way to defrost meat?

Take it out from the freezer and put it in the fridge

Leave it on the counter

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Leave it in the sun

What is the proper way to defrost meat?

Take it out from the freezer and put it in the fridge

Leave it on the counter

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Leave it in the sun

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Not everyone is cut out for handling food—and that includes food they eat themselves. Mishandling, improper storage, or incorrect cooking can make many foods unsafe, yet some people consistently overlook these risks. These are the people who shouldn’t work in the food industry—or prepare meals for others.

Are you confident in your food-handling skills?

Take this quiz to find out. If you pass, you can be confident that you handle food safely, protecting yourself and those around you. If not, don’t worry—you’ll still learn valuable tips to prevent food-related risks. Answer honestly, and we’ll help you determine whether your food-handling practices are safe.