Let us test your prior knowledge by answering the activity below. Directions: Read the following statements and write True if the statement is correct and False if it is not. Write the answers in your activity notebook.
1. The kitchen is a hotspot for bacteria and parasites.
2. Defrost the food to be cooked on the counter.
3. All animal foods ought to be cooked to a minimum of 155 ° F.
4. Damp kitchen sponges and washing brushes are good bacteria havens. 5. Overload sockets with electrical appliances plugged to them could cause a fire.
6. It is estimated that the average kitchen chopping board carries more fecal bacteria compared to the average toilet seat.
7. Any leftovers should be covered and stored in the fridge or freezer 3 hours after cooking
8. Using a common chopping/cutting board poses a health risk.
9. The danger zone is a zone whose temperature range lies between 40' and 140°F.
10. Hands must be washed in the hand basin and not in the sink used for food preparation
11. Wash hands after touching high risk foods such as eggs and meat.
12. At least twice a week, wipe down the sink as part of kitchen hygiene rules.​