Freddy the Frog hops in wearing a tiny timer on a string. "Ding! Quiz time!" he croaks.
Rosie the Rabbit bounces. "I know the fridge number!" she says.
"What do you notice about this week?" Ferris asks. "We counted minutes and degrees."
Riley holds up four fingers, then zero. "Here is a hint," he says. "Remember 40."
| Statement | True or false? |
|---|---|
| A fridge should be 40 degrees F or colder. | ? |
| A freezer should be 50 degrees F. | ? |
| The Danger Zone is between 40 and 140 degrees F. | ? |
| A bigger number means colder. | ? |
A grown-up checks these numbers with a food thermometer.
You practice reading them. Which is the biggest?
| Food | Grown-up cooks it to |
|---|---|
| Chicken and turkey | 165 degrees F |
| Ground meat | 160 degrees F |
| Egg dishes | 160 degrees F |
| Leftovers, heated again | 165 degrees F |
Quiz champion! Tomorrow is Family Cook Day. You will make Oven Potato Wedges.