Certification Questions and Answers
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1. What is the safest internal temperature to cook poultry to avoid foodborne illnesses?
165°F (74°C)
145°F (63°C)
180°F (82°C)
150°F (66°C)
2. What is the primary cause of foodborne illness in the United States?
Under-cooked meat
Improper food handling
Cross-contamination
Chemical residues
3. Which of the following is an effective way to prevent cross-contamination?
Using the same cutting board for all foods
Using separate cutting boards for raw meat and vegetables
Rinsing meat before cooking
Wiping countertops with a wet cloth
4. Which bacterium is commonly associated with undercooked chicken?
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, Salmonella
E. coli
Listeria
Clostridium
5. What is the safest way to thaw frozen meat?
On the kitchen counter
In the refrigerator
Under hot water
At room temperature
6. At what temperature range do bacteria grow most rapidly, also known as the "danger zone"?
32°F - 140°F
40°F - 140°F
50°F - 130°F
20°F - 120°F
7. Which foodborne illness is most commonly linked to contaminated water?
Hepatitis A
Botulism
Staphylococcus
Salmonella
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