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This document tests the understanding of basic principles of temperature control in food safety. It includes questions about temperatures in the danger zone, cooking as a means of destroying pathogens, and calibration of temperature measuring devices. Students will benefit from reviewing this material to prepare for exams or quizzes.
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6°C (43°F) is a temperature in the danger zone. - correct answer True 56°C (133°F) is a temperature outside of the danger zone - correct answer False Temperature abuse is a bad practice and could cause foodborne illness or even death - correct answer True An important aspect of temperature control is keeping food out of the danger zone. - correct answer True Cooking can be used to destroy pathogenic organisms. - correct answer True Spores and toxins are always destroyed by cooking temperatures. - correct answer False Poor temperature control is the main reason behind foodborne illness. - correct answer True When calibrating a temperature measuring device using the ice method, the indicator must stabilize at 100°C (212°F) - correct answer False Hot foods containing liquid, such as soups, stews and sauces, should never be stirred before the temperature is measured. - correct answer False The core or internal temperature is the correct temperature inside a refrigerator or freezer, - correct answer False Corrective action is the steps that managers should take to refrain employees who are bad at measuring temperatures. - correct answer False
Cold TCS food should be kept at 5°C (41°C) or below. - correct answer True The temperature of frozen food should be kept between 5°C (41°F) or below. - correct answer False The general guidance is to keep TCS food inside the danger zone for up to four hours. - correct answer False Any glass in temperature measuring devices should be shatterproof. - correct answer True