Review Questions
1. How should you cool cooked foods?
Cooked foods should be transferred into shallow containers less than three inches deep to speed cooling. These containers should then be placed in the refrigerator immediately.
2. How should you thaw foods?
Thaw foods in the refrigerator, in the microwave, or under cold running water. If you thaw food in the microwave, plan to cook it right away. Food should not be thawed on the table or counter top because the outer part of the food thaws more quickly than the center and bacteria can begin to multiply.
3. Why should you throw away foods that have been served to children?
Foods served on children's plates should be thrown away because the bacteria from their mouths could get on food and begin to multiply. Perishable food put on the table may be at a dangerous temperature for too long and can become contaminated by children’s hands.
4. Name three foods that need to stay cold.
The following are all foods that need to stay cold:
- Meat and poultry sandwiches
- Meat and poultry salads
- Tuna and egg salads
- Milk, cheese, and yogurt
- Opened cans of fruit or pudding
- Peeled or cut fruits and vegetables
5. Name three foods that can remain at room temperature.
The following are all foods that can remain at room temperature:
- Peanut butter sandwiches
- Cookies
- Crackers
- Commercially dried fruit
- Unopened cans of fruit or pudding
- Unopened juice boxes
- Fruit-filled pastries
