HUMAN NUTRITION

Detailed explanation-1: -You can tell if food is still safe to eat by smelling it. FALSE: You can’t tell if a food is contaminated with harmful bacteria by looking at it, smelling it or tasting it. When in doubt-throw it out!

Detailed explanation-2: -The only way to tell if food is safely cooked is to use a food thermometer. You can’t tell if food is safely cooked by checking its color and texture (except for seafood). Use a food thermometer to ensure foods are cooked to a safe internal temperature.

Detailed explanation-3: -Myth 4: If It Smells OK, Then It’s OK to Eat. This is definitely not always true. Spoilage bacteria, yeasts and moulds are the usual culprits for making food smell off or go slimy and these may not make you sick, although it is always advisable not to consume spoiled food.

Detailed explanation-4: -Perform a smell test It applies to both raw and cooked ground beef. Though the scent of fresh ground beef is barely perceptible, rancid meat has a tangy, putrid odor. Once it goes bad, it’s no longer safe to eat.

Detailed explanation-5: -Cross-contamination is the transfer of harmful bacteria to food from other foods, cutting boards, utensils, etc., if they are not handled properly. This is especially true when handling raw meat, poultry, and seafood, so keep these foods and their juices away from already cooked or ready-to-eat foods and fresh produce.