Lesson 06 Safe Handling and Storage of Food (PowerPoint)

This resource is a lesson (presentation) on the safe handling and storage of food, covering food product dating, the “cold chain,” temperature control, the danger zone, cross contamination, and the 4 C’s (Clean, Cook, Combat Cross Contamination, Chill). It includes reference charts of safe internal cooking temperatures and refrigerator/freezer storage times, plus guidance on storing leftovers, cooling foods, buying produce, and handling commercially packaged goods.
[“Identify proper handling procedures for fresh and processed food.”, “Define the term cold chain and how it is controlled.”, “Define temperature control and how it is used to protect food.”, “Explain cross contamination and its importance for storage and labeling.”, “Explain how consumers should prepare leftovers for proper storage”]