Date Marks Flashcards
Why are some foods such as meat and dairy foods considered high risk foods
Because bacteria will grow in them easily
Name 4 high risk foods
Chicken, sandwiches, fish, cream
Where should high risk foods be stored
Fridge
What could happen if you eat food past it’s use by date
Could cause food poisoning
What’s an example of a low risk food
Dried Pasta
Name 4 best-before date (low risk) foods
Coffee, tea, breakfast cereal, flour, biscuits
Difference between use by dates and best before dates
Use by must be consumed before that date but best before is just recommended to use before that date
What date usually is further away, best before or use by
Best before
How to check if a piece of chicken is cooked
Cut the largest/thickest prove open, should be white right through to the centre
Why should hot food be cooled before put in the fridge
Hot food would increase the temp of the fridge and bacteria would multiply quickly on the food in the fridge as it warms up
Why should u follow the manufacturers instructions carefully when reheating food
Ensure food is heated thoroughly enough to destroy any bacteria that might be in the food
Why should food be kept refrigerated or frozen
To reduce time spent in the danger zone
Why should food thaw in a refrigerator or microwave
Slow down bacterial growth
Why should we keep raw meat and poultry separate from other foods, wash working surfaces and, utensils and hands after touching raw meat or poultry
Avoids cross contamination
Why should we cook food thoroughly
To destroy harmful bacteria, causing food poisoning
