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Food Safety and Sanitation Basics

Safe food handling temperatures, cross-contamination prevention, and sanitation vocabulary for kitchen safety.

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What is the safe internal temperature for poultry?
165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius)
What is the safe internal temperature for ground beef?
160 degrees Fahrenheit (71 degrees Celsius)
What is the safe internal temperature for whole cuts of pork?
145 degrees Fahrenheit (63 degrees Celsius)
What is the safe internal temperature for fish?
145 degrees Fahrenheit (63 degrees Celsius)
What is the safe internal temperature for eggs?
160 degrees Fahrenheit (71 degrees Celsius)
What temperature range is called the danger zone?
40 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit (4 to 60 degrees Celsius)
How long can perishable food sit at room temperature before becoming unsafe?
Two hours (one hour if room is above 90 degrees Fahrenheit)
Define cross-contamination.
Transfer of harmful bacteria or allergens from one surface, food, or person to another
How should raw meat be stored to prevent cross-contamination?
On the lowest shelf of the refrigerator, away from ready-to-eat foods
When should separate cutting boards be used?
Use one for raw meat and poultry, another for vegetables and ready-to-eat foods
When should hands be washed during food preparation?
Before starting, after handling raw meat, after touching face or hair, between tasks
What is the proper duration for handwashing?
At least 20 seconds with soap and warm water
Define cleaning in food safety.
Removing visible dirt and food residue from surfaces using soap and water
Define sanitizing in food safety.
Using heat or chemicals to reduce harmful bacteria to safe levels
What water temperature is recommended for handwashing?
Warm water, as warm as you can comfortably stand

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