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"Diana, just a quick heads up to let you know we are still using your cookbook and the guys will often be heard saying what would Diana say about this or that....really good feed back... I made your potato salad and the oriental coleslaw on Sat. for a family luncheon and had rave reviews so thanks again."

Maeghan Henke
BC Hydro

Food Safety Quiz

July 22nd, 2003

As seen on BCTV July 22nd, 2003

CAN YOU PASS THE SUMMER FOOD SAFETY QUIZ?

Choose the answer that best describes your household, whether or not you are the primary food handler.

1. The last time I barbecued hamburgers, chicken breast or sausages I:

  1. tested them with a thermometer to ensure they were cooked to a safe temperature.
  2. knew they were done by the way they looked.
  3. overcooked them to make sure they were done.

2. When I serve perishable foods outdoors in hot weather I:

  1. make sure they are not left unrefrigerated for more than 1 hour
  2. refrigerate them within 3 hours.
  3. refrigerate them whenever I get around to it.

3. When eating outdoors I:

  1. serve foods in uncovered bowls and platters.
  2. cover all foods to ensure that flies don’t land on them.
  3. keep an eye on the foods and shoo away flies with a fly swatter.

4. When camping I keep meat cold by:

  1. freezing it before I leave and putting it in a cooler with ice packs.
  2. efilling the cooler with frozen ice packs as needed to keep meat and other perishable food at 4°C (40°F) or less.
  3. putting it in a cooler with other cool foods (no ice packs)

5. When picnicking I:

  1. always keep cooked and uncooked foods separate from each other to avoid cross-contamination.
  2. rinse my hands with water before eating or food preparation.
  3. wash my hands with soap and hot water or if not available, use disposable wipes before eating or food preparation

6. When thawing meat for the barbecue I:

  1. leave it on the counter or in the sink until thawed
  2. thaw it overnight in the refrigerator
  3. thaw it in the microwave

7. Before cutting into fruit such as cantaloupe and watermelon I:

  1. rinse it with cold water.
  2. wash and scrub it with hot water using a clean produce brush.
  3. cut into it without washing if the skin looks clean.

Click here to see the answers!

For more information on Food Safety visit www.canfightbac.org

or call 1-800-892-8333.

Watch for the Eating for Energy segment every Tuesday on BCTV’s Noon News Hour!