Core food safety concepts such as safe cooking temperatures, cross-contamination, and proper food storage, one concept per card.
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- What is the safe internal temperature for chicken?
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165°F (74°C)- What is the safe internal temperature for ground beef?
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160°F (71°C)- What is the safe internal temperature for fish?
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145°F (63°C)- What is the safe internal temperature for pork?
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145°F (63°C)- What is cross-contamination in food preparation?
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The transfer of harmful bacteria from one food to another, or from hands or equipment to food- Why should you use separate cutting boards for raw meat and vegetables?
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To prevent bacteria from raw meat from spreading to foods that won't be cooked- What temperature range should a refrigerator be kept at?
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40°F (4°C) or below- What temperature should a freezer maintain?
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0°F (-18°C) or below- What is the safest way to thaw frozen food?
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In the refrigerator overnight, or in cold water changed every 30 minutes- Why is thawing food on the counter at room temperature unsafe?
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Bacteria multiply rapidly in the warm outer layer while the inside remains frozen- What temperature should hot foods be held at during service?
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140°F (60°C) or above- What temperature should cold foods be held at during service?
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40°F (4°C) or below- What is the temperature danger zone for bacteria growth?
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40°F to 140°F (4°C to 60°C)- How long can cooked food safely sit at room temperature?
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No more than 2 hours (1 hour if above 90°F)- How long can most cooked foods stay fresh in the refrigerator?
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3 to 4 days
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