Cooking Lessons Food Safety and Sanitation 5

Question 1

Which pathogen is most often spread to food by workers who fail to wash hands after using the restroom?

Accepted Answer

Norovirus

Answer

Norovirus spreads easily via the fecal-oral route when infected workers handle food with unwashed hands.

Question 2

Which food is considered a TCS (Time/Temperature Control for Safety) food?

Accepted Answer

Cut melons

Answer

Cut melons are moist and low-acid, so they support bacterial growth and require temperature control.

Question 3

What is the minimum internal cooking temperature for a whole pork roast?

Accepted Answer

145°F (63°C) with a 3-minute rest

Answer

Whole cuts of pork are safe at 145°F followed by a three-minute rest time.

Question 4

Why is it unsafe to wash raw chicken in the sink before cooking?

Accepted Answer

Splashing water can spread bacteria onto counters, utensils, and nearby food

Answer

Rinsing poultry aerosolizes bacteria like Campylobacter and spreads them around the kitchen.

Question 5

Pregnant women are advised to avoid unpasteurized soft cheeses primarily because of which pathogen?

Accepted Answer

Listeria monocytogenes

Answer

Listeria grows even at refrigeration temperatures and can cause severe harm to a fetus.

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