FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
MICROORGANISMS IN FOOD
|
Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
|
|
|
True
|
|
|
False
|
|
|
Either A or B
|
|
|
None of the above
|
Detailed explanation-1: -Always store raw food in sealed or covered containers at the bottom of the fridge. Keep raw foods below cooked foods, to avoid liquid such as meat juices dripping down and contaminating the cooked food.
Detailed explanation-2: -Bottom shelf Raw meat, poultry and fish in sealed containers to stop them touching or dripping onto other foods. Raw meats should always be stored at the bottom of your fridge to prevent cross-contamination.
Detailed explanation-3: -Ideally, store raw meat/poultry in a separate fridge. If this is not possible, store raw meat/poultry below ready-to-eat food. Buy eggs from a reputable supplier. Do not use or sell eggs after the ‘best before’ date.
Detailed explanation-4: -The top shelf of your fridge should be reserved for foods that have already been cooked, or don’t need cooking, as it’s the second warmest part of the fridge, after the door shelves. Cooked meats, dinner leftovers, snacks etc are best kept on the top shelf.