Surviving the Family Reunion Picnic… Dr. Barbara Ingham Food Science Extension Specialist University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Surviving the Family Reunion Surviving the Family Reunion Picnic…Picnic…

Dr. Barbara InghamDr. Barbara Ingham

Food Science Extension SpecialistFood Science Extension Specialist

University of Wisconsin-MadisonUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison

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If food looks, smells and tastes If food looks, smells and tastes perfectly normal, it is safe to eat.perfectly normal, it is safe to eat.

A.A. TrueTrue

B.B. FalseFalse

C.C. Don’t knowDon’t know

D.D. Try and seeTry and see


If food looks, smells and tastes perfectly If food looks, smells and tastes perfectly normal, it is safe to eat.normal, it is safe to eat.

B. False B. False Just because food looks, smells and Just because food looks, smells and

tastes OK doesn’t mean that it’s safe tastes OK doesn’t mean that it’s safe to eat. Never try a food that you to eat. Never try a food that you suspect might be harmful.suspect might be harmful.


What is the Danger Zone?What is the Danger Zone?A.A.A new Rap groupA new Rap groupB.B.Slang for a construction siteSlang for a construction siteC.C.The temperature range at which The temperature range at which

bacteria grow most rapidly (40bacteria grow most rapidly (40ºº-140-140ººF)F)D.D.An area of the Bermuda TriangleAn area of the Bermuda Triangle


What is the Danger Zone?What is the Danger Zone?C. The temperature range at which C. The temperature range at which

bacteria grow most rapidly (40bacteria grow most rapidly (40ºº--140140ººF)F)

Bacteria grow by cell division. This Bacteria grow by cell division. This happens most rapidly in warm conditionshappens most rapidly in warm conditions


When storing food outside in the When storing food outside in the summer, what is the length of time summer, what is the length of time allowed in the Danger Zone?allowed in the Danger Zone?

A.A. 6 Hours6 Hours

B.B. 12 Hours12 Hours

C.C. 1 Hour1 Hour

D.D. 24 Hours24 Hours


When storing food outside in the summer, When storing food outside in the summer, what is the length of time allowed in what is the length of time allowed in the Danger Zone?the Danger Zone?

C. 1 HourC. 1 Hour

Time allowed in the Danger Zone is 2 Time allowed in the Danger Zone is 2 hours in cool weather, but only 1 hour hours in cool weather, but only 1 hour on a warm summer day.on a warm summer day.

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In terms of food safety, what is perhaps In terms of food safety, what is perhaps the most important item to pack for the the most important item to pack for the picnic?picnic?

A.A. IceIceB.B. Cold packsCold packsC.C. A mapA mapD.D. Either A or BEither A or B

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In terms of food safety, what is perhaps the In terms of food safety, what is perhaps the most important item to pack for the picnic?most important item to pack for the picnic?

D. Either ice or cold packs are essential to D. Either ice or cold packs are essential to keep food cool.keep food cool.

A map is also a great idea, but we are A map is also a great idea, but we are thinking food safety here!thinking food safety here!


Milestone QuestionMilestone Question

What is the single most important What is the single most important step in preparing food for the step in preparing food for the picnic ?picnic ?

A.A. Proper hand washingProper hand washing

B.B. Proper hand washingProper hand washing

C.C. Proper hand washingProper hand washing

D.D. Any or all of the aboveAny or all of the above



What is the single most important What is the single most important step in preparing food for the step in preparing food for the picnic ?picnic ?

D. Proper hand washing is the most D. Proper hand washing is the most important step in preventing food important step in preventing food borne illness.borne illness.

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what is the most effective way to clean what is the most effective way to clean hands?hands?

A.A. Use an antibacterial soapUse an antibacterial soapB.B. Use an instant hand cleanerUse an instant hand cleanerC.C. Use plain soap and warm water with lots of Use plain soap and warm water with lots of

scrubbingscrubbingD.D. Use a dish towel to thoroughly Use a dish towel to thoroughly

wipe handswipe hands

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what is the most effective way to clean what is the most effective way to clean hands?hands?

C. Use plain soap and warm water with C. Use plain soap and warm water with lots of scrubbinglots of scrubbing

Wash hands with soap and water for 20 Wash hands with soap and water for 20 seconds to remove germs that seconds to remove germs that might cause illness.might cause illness.

Who Wants to Survive the Who Wants to Survive the Family Reunion Picnic?-$4,000Family Reunion Picnic?-$4,000Susan is going to prepare a salad for the picnic. She Susan is going to prepare a salad for the picnic. She

needs to use the cutting board used to pat out the needs to use the cutting board used to pat out the hamburgers. To ensure safety, she….hamburgers. To ensure safety, she….

A.A. Washes the lettuce, but doesn’t clean the boardWashes the lettuce, but doesn’t clean the boardB.B. Quickly rinses the board off and then starts the Quickly rinses the board off and then starts the

saladsaladC.C. Washes the board with warm, soapy water, rinses it Washes the board with warm, soapy water, rinses it

with water, and then rinses with a bleach solutionwith water, and then rinses with a bleach solutionD.D. Decides to forego the salad prep since mostDecides to forego the salad prep since most of her family is allergic to vegetablesof her family is allergic to vegetables

Who Wants to Survive the Who Wants to Survive the Family Reunion Picnic?-$4,000Family Reunion Picnic?-$4,000Susan is going to prepare a salad for the picnic. Susan is going to prepare a salad for the picnic.

She needs to use the cutting board used to She needs to use the cutting board used to pat out the hamburgers. To ensure safety, pat out the hamburgers. To ensure safety, she….she….

C. Washes the board with warm, soapy water, C. Washes the board with warm, soapy water, rinses it with water, and then rinses with a rinses it with water, and then rinses with a bleach solutionbleach solution

Clean cutting boards, counters and utensilsClean cutting boards, counters and utensils to prevent cross-contamination. to prevent cross-contamination.

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famous hotdog gravy?famous hotdog gravy?A.A. In the large stockpot in which it was made- In the large stockpot in which it was made-

this avoids contamination this avoids contamination B.B. In shallow containers, no more than 3 inches In shallow containers, no more than 3 inches

deepdeepC. In gallon jars in the garage or root cellarC. In gallon jars in the garage or root cellarD. No need to cool gravy since it will all be D. No need to cool gravy since it will all be

eaten the next day at the picniceaten the next day at the picnic

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famous hotdog gravy?famous hotdog gravy?

B. In shallow containers, no more than 3 B. In shallow containers, no more than 3 inches deep inches deep

Food needs to cool quickly, and it can Food needs to cool quickly, and it can only do this if placed in shallow only do this if placed in shallow containerscontainers

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Uncle Ed takes the cooked hamburgers off the Uncle Ed takes the cooked hamburgers off the grill. For safety sake, he should….grill. For safety sake, he should….

A. Return them to the plate that held the raw A. Return them to the plate that held the raw burgers and refrigerate as soon as possibleburgers and refrigerate as soon as possible

B. Place them on a clean serving plate and B. Place them on a clean serving plate and make sure they are eaten within an hourmake sure they are eaten within an hour

C. Allow them to cool for 4 hours before servingC. Allow them to cool for 4 hours before servingD. Feed them to the bears since they are D. Feed them to the bears since they are

burned to a crispburned to a crisp

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Uncle Ed takes the cooked hamburgers Uncle Ed takes the cooked hamburgers off the grill. For safety sake, he off the grill. For safety sake, he should….should….

B. Place them on a clean serving plate B. Place them on a clean serving plate and make sure they are eaten within an and make sure they are eaten within an hourhour

Remember cross contamination and the Remember cross contamination and the Danger Zone!Danger Zone!

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The The bestbest way to make sure the burgers way to make sure the burgers are safely cooked is:are safely cooked is:

A. Check to see that the meat is not pinkA. Check to see that the meat is not pink

B. Use a thermometer to check the tempB. Use a thermometer to check the temp

C. Check to see that the juices run clearC. Check to see that the juices run clear

D. Feel to make sure they are hotD. Feel to make sure they are hot



The The bestbest way to make sure the way to make sure the burgers are safely cooked is:burgers are safely cooked is:

B. Use a thermometer to check the tempB. Use a thermometer to check the temp

Only a thermometer can tell you that meat Only a thermometer can tell you that meat is cooked to a high enough temp is cooked to a high enough temp

to be safe to be safe

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At the picnic, which of the following foods At the picnic, which of the following foods are potentially hazardous?are potentially hazardous?

A.A. Undercooked hamburgersUndercooked hamburgers

B.B. CantaloupeCantaloupe

C.C. Potato saladPotato salad

D.D. All of the aboveAll of the above

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At the picnic, which of the following foods At the picnic, which of the following foods are potentially hazardous?are potentially hazardous?

D. Undercooked hamburgers, cantaloupe D. Undercooked hamburgers, cantaloupe and potato salad could all be and potato salad could all be hazardous if not treated properlyhazardous if not treated properly


Who is the best person to prepare and serve the Who is the best person to prepare and serve the food for the reunion picnic?food for the reunion picnic?

A.A. Cousin Tom- he never washes his hands but Cousin Tom- he never washes his hands but he makes a great burgerhe makes a great burger

B.B. Ellen (sister-in-law)- she’s trained as a chef Ellen (sister-in-law)- she’s trained as a chef but she has open sores on her handsbut she has open sores on her hands

C.C. Niece Sue- she is not much of a cook but she Niece Sue- she is not much of a cook but she is healthy and cleanis healthy and clean

D.D. Grandpa- he has a terrible cold but Grandpa- he has a terrible cold but everyone likes to be around himeveryone likes to be around him

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Who is the best person to prepare and Who is the best person to prepare and serve the food for the school picnic?serve the food for the school picnic?

C. Niece Sue- she is not much of a cook C. Niece Sue- she is not much of a cook but she is healthy and cleanbut she is healthy and clean

Food can transfer all kinds of germs. Food can transfer all kinds of germs. Choose someone healthy and Choose someone healthy and

clean to prepare the picnic lunch. clean to prepare the picnic lunch.


Bob forgot to put the ham salad in the Bob forgot to put the ham salad in the refrigerator and it sat out all night. Your refrigerator and it sat out all night. Your class decides the safest thing to do is:class decides the safest thing to do is:

A.A. Heat the ham salad thoroughly before Heat the ham salad thoroughly before servingserving

B.B. Put the ham salad in the freezer so it chills Put the ham salad in the freezer so it chills quickly and then serve it for dinnerquickly and then serve it for dinner

C.C. Throw it awayThrow it awayD.D. Offer it to another school Offer it to another school

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Bob forgot to put the ham salad in the Bob forgot to put the ham salad in the refrigerator and it sat out all night. Your refrigerator and it sat out all night. Your class decides the safest thing to do is:class decides the safest thing to do is:

C. Throw it awayC. Throw it away

Heating something won’t necessarily Heating something won’t necessarily make it safe to eat. make it safe to eat.


Many harmful bacteria are ‘fecal’ Many harmful bacteria are ‘fecal’ organisms. What does this mean?organisms. What does this mean?

A.A. They are blue in color.They are blue in color.

B.B. They are only found in meat.They are only found in meat.

C.C. They are associated with feces or They are associated with feces or poop.poop.

D.D. They are only found in summer.They are only found in summer.

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Many harmful bacteria are ‘fecal’ organisms. Many harmful bacteria are ‘fecal’ organisms. What does this mean?What does this mean?

C. They are associated with feces or poop.C. They are associated with feces or poop.

Many harmful food poisoning bacteria are ‘fecal’ Many harmful food poisoning bacteria are ‘fecal’ organisms, meaning that they reside in the organisms, meaning that they reside in the human or animal gut and are associated human or animal gut and are associated with feces. That is why proper handwith feces. That is why proper handwashing is so important.washing is so important.

And Now…..The $1,000,000And Now…..The $1,000,000Food Safety QuestionFood Safety Question

Which of the following steps can you take Which of the following steps can you take to Fight BAC?to Fight BAC?

A.A. Clean: Wash hands and surfaces Clean: Wash hands and surfaces

B.B. Cook: Cook to proper temperaturesCook: Cook to proper temperatures

C.C. Chill: Cool leftovers promptlyChill: Cool leftovers promptly

D.D. Separate: Don’t cross-contaminateSeparate: Don’t cross-contaminate

And Now…..The $1,000,000And Now…..The $1,000,000Food Safety QuestionFood Safety Question

The Million Dollar winners know to:The Million Dollar winners know to:

A.A. Clean: Clean: Wash hands and surfaces often Wash hands and surfaces often

B.B. Cook: Cook: Cook to proper temperaturesCook to proper temperatures

C.C. Chill: Chill: Cool leftovers promptlyCool leftovers promptly

D.D. Separate: Separate: Don’t cross-contaminateDon’t cross-contaminate

Surviving the Family Reunion Picnic… Dr. Barbara Ingham Food Science Extension Specialist University of Wisconsin-Madison.

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