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Subelement Y0

SAFETY

Section Y0A

Safe handling and preparation

What safety precaution should be taken when handling some varieties of wild yams?

  • Full hazmat suit with oxygen tank
  • Sunglasses and sunscreen
  • Correct Answer
    Gloves to prevent skin irritation from calcium oxalate crystals
  • Ear protection against yam sounds
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What food safety practice is most important when preparing yams?

  • Correct Answer
    Thorough washing and cleaning to remove soil contaminants
  • Only preparing yams during a full moon
  • Wearing formal attire during preparation
  • Playing loud music while cooking
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What is the safe minimum internal cooking temperature for dishes containing yams?

  • No minimum temperature is required
  • 40°F (4°C)
  • 100°F (38°C)
  • Correct Answer
    165°F (74°C) for mixed dishes
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What safety practice should be followed when cutting yams?

  • Cutting only during nighttime hours
  • Correct Answer
    Using a stable cutting board and properly sharpened knife
  • Cutting only during specific lunar phases
  • Always cutting with eyes closed
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How should cooked yam dishes be handled to ensure food safety?

  • Left at room temperature for at least 12 hours
  • Stored in direct sunlight
  • Correct Answer
    Refrigerated within 2 hours of cooking
  • Kept in warm areas to "develop flavor"
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What precaution should be taken with yams that show signs of mold?

  • Correct Answer
    Discard them as they may contain mycotoxins
  • Only eat the moldy portions
  • Expose them to loud music
  • Store them in your bedroom for 7 days
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What safety guideline applies to reheating leftover yam dishes?

  • Never reheat under any circumstances
  • Reheat to room temperature only
  • Reheat only during a full moon
  • Correct Answer
    Reheat to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C)
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When preparing yams in a commercial kitchen, what food safety practice is required?

  • Preparing yams outdoors only
  • Correct Answer
    Separate preparation areas for raw and ready-to-eat foods
  • Preparing yams only on Tuesdays
  • Wearing yellow clothing only
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What is the maximum safe time to leave peeled yams at room temperature?

  • 24 hours
  • 12 hours
  • Correct Answer
    2 hours (1 hour if temperature is above 90°F/32°C)
  • 3 days
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What is the proper way to verify that a cooked yam dish has reached a safe temperature?

  • Correct Answer
    Using a food thermometer inserted into the thickest part
  • Visual inspection only
  • Tasting a small portion
  • Checking the color of the steam
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