Let’s go through each question one by one and pick the correct answer based on food hygiene and safety rules.
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Question 1: What should you always do before handling food?
Options:
- Check the time.
- Put an apron on.
- Wash your hands with soap and warm water.
✔ Correct Answer:
Wash your hands with soap and warm water.
Why? Because germs are on our hands, and washing them removes bacteria that could get into the food and make people sick. Aprons help keep clothes clean but don’t stop germs from getting into food. Checking the time isn’t related to hygiene.
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Question 2: Which of these describes cross-contamination?
Options:
- Food packages that are in contact with each other.
- Harmful bacteria passing from one food or surface to another.
- People who get angry when they don’t like the food.
✔ Correct Answer:
Harmful bacteria passing from one food or surface to another.
Why? Cross-contamination means bad germs move from something dirty (like raw meat) to something clean (like salad). It’s not about packaging touching or people being upset — it’s about germs spreading.
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Question 3: Who is at risk from food contamination?
Options:
- adults
- children
- everyone
✔ Correct Answer:
everyone
Why? Anyone can get sick from contaminated food — babies, kids, adults, older people. Some groups (like young children or elderly) may get sicker faster, but *everyone* is at risk.
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Question 4: What does a use-by date tell you?
Options:
- The date after which the food should not be used.
- The date that the food was sold.
✔ Correct Answer:
The date after which the food should not be used.
Why? “Use-by” dates are for safety — after this date, the food might have harmful bacteria even if it looks or smells fine. “Sell-by” dates are for stores to know when to take items off shelves — that’s different.
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Final Answer:
1. Wash your hands with soap and warm water.
2. Harmful bacteria passing from one food or surface to another.
3. everyone
4. The date after which the food should not be used.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of food safety worksheet.
