Matching Pairs Food Handling Safety Online version Food Handling Safety. Do you know how to handle your food properly? Should I leave my meat out on the counter to thaw? If you think you know the answers, take this quiz and find out how much you know about food handling safety! by ramisa anan 1 Can I put raw meats next to fresh veggies in the fridge? 2 Should butter be left out on the counter to defrost? 3 Can fruits and vegetables be put in the same bin in the refrigerator? 4 Should you wash your poultry? 5 Can I dethaw my frozen meat on the counter overnight? 6 Can meat get contaminated with e-coli after being cooked? 7 I washed my hands in the bathroom, do I need to wash my hands in the kitchen? 8 What is the temperature that bacteria starts to grow on food? 9 Can I cut my raw fruits and vegetables on the same cutting board that I cut raw meat? 10 You can tell bacteria is growing on food by the look, smell and taste? 11 About how long should one wash their hands with soap and water to ensure they are clean? 40 °F and 140°F is when bacteria that causes food poisoning will grow rapidly. Raw meats can be next to other foods including vegetables in the fridge as long as it is in a secured container or tightly wrapped to prevent the raw juices from contaminating other foods Vegetables require higher humidity conditions while fruits require lower humidity conditions. Rub hands and under nails for at least 20 seconds. Wash your hands often, especially during these key times when germs can spread: Before, during, and after preparing food. Yes. If it is handled improperly then it can get re-contaminated. No. Never wash poultry. Water from the chicken will splash and contaminate other areas. Not always, food poisoning from bacteria does not always affect look, smell, and taste of food. No. Frozen meat should be stored properly during the “big thaw” so it will prevent foodborne illnesses. No. A separate cutting board should be used for each food group as it will help prevent cross-contamination. It's fine to leave unsalted butter out ,but if your planning to leave it out for a few hours it must be at room temperature for an extended period of time, make it salted.