FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
FOODBORNE ILLNESS AND FOOD SAFETY
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Don’t wash meat, poultry, eggs, or seafood to avoid spreading harmful germs around your kitchen.
Detailed explanation-2: -But it’s true: kill germs by cooking chicken thoroughly, not washing it. You shouldn’t wash any poultry, meat, or eggs before cooking. They can all spread germs around your kitchen.
Detailed explanation-3: -You should never wash raw fish in your sink, either. Remove the scales from fish if a recipe calls for it, but leave your fish unrinsed to prevent your kitchen from becoming a breeding ground for germs.
Detailed explanation-4: -When you wash meat, poultry and eggs before preparing, you are creating a risk of cross-contamination with the surfaces near your meat, including your sink and countertops.