Knife Safety
If a knife falls off the counter, what should you do?
Step back and let it fall. Never try to catch a falling knife
Defrosting raw meat on the counter is okay. True or False?
False. Defrosting food at room temperature allows bacteria to grow, which could increase your chance of getting food poisoning.
Electrical appliances should always be kept away from this.
What is water
This should be pulled back when working in the kitchen.
What is long hair
Spilling olive oil or water on the floor in front of the stove and walking away without wiping it up.
Fall/ Slip. Someone rushing across the kitchen carrying a heavy pot can easily step on the slick spot, lose traction, and suffer a severe fall or fracture
Where should you never leave a knife when cleaning up?
Never leave a knife submerged in a sink full of soapy water, as someone reaching into the sink could easily cut themselves.
How long can cooked leftovers safely stay in the fridge?
Most leftovers are safe to eat for 3 to 4 days if they are refrigerated promptly. If you cannot eat them within that time frame, you should freeze them
Where should the pot handles be turned towards?
Inward while cooking on the stove.To prevent someone from knocking the pan over.
What is the rule for handling spills on the kitchen floor?
Clean them up immediately. Slips and falls are among the most frequent kitchen injuries. Even a few drops of water, grease, or a piece of dropped food can make tile or wood floors incredibly slick. Always wipe up spills right away and alert anyone else in the room that the floor is wet.
Plugging in or adjusting a counter top blender with dripping wet hands straight out of the sink.
Shock/ Electrocution. Water is an excellent conductor of electricity. If moisture seeps into the plug or a faulty power switch, the electrical current can bypass the appliance and travel directly through your body. [1, 2]
Which is safer to use: a sharp knife or a dull knife?
A sharp knife is safer because it requires less pressure to cut, reducing the chance that the blade will slip.
You do not need to wash your fruits and vegetables before you cook or eat them. True or False?
False. Washing will help remove bacteria, including E. coli, from the surface of fruit and vegetables.
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Why is cleaning the kitchen important?
Poor cleaning and personal hygiene habits/practices can cause food contamination, food poisoning, and spread of infection
Leaving a pan of shallow frying oil unattended on a gas burner while stepping into another room.
Fire/ Burn The oil can rapidly reach its smoke point and flash into a aggressive grease fire, which can ignite overhead cabinetry or loose dish towels sitting next to the stove.
How should you hand a knife to another person?
Place the knife down on a flat surface and let the other person pick it up by the handle, or hold the back of the blade (spine) and extend the handle toward them.
Is it safe to wash raw chicken before cooking it?
No. Washing raw poultry or meat can splash harmful bacteria (like Salmonella or Campylobacter) onto your sink, countertops, utensils, and ready-to-eat foods. Cooking the meat to the proper internal temperature is the only effective way to kill bacteria.
What should you do if you have an open cut on your hand?
Cover any cuts with a bandage and wear clean gloves. However, do not wear rubber or latex gloves near open flames or other heat sources. Gloves may melt or catch fire. Change gloves if you touch anything that would normally require you to wash your hands.
You should do this before cooking, after eating, using the toilet and touching pets or animals?
What is wash your hands
Serving whole, un-cut cherry tomatoes or round hot dog slices to a toddler at the kitchen table.
Choking. Smooth, round food items can perfectly mimic the shape of a young child's airway. If swallowed whole, they can form a tight plug that completely blocks their windpipe.
What is the correct way to hold food while cutting to protect your fingers?
Use the "claw grip" by curling your fingertips inward toward your palm and resting your knuckles against the side of the blade.
What is the safe internal temperature for cooking chicken?
Poultry (including chicken, turkey, and duck) must reach a minimum internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Always use a food thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat to verify the temperature.
Keep this type of food separate from other food items in the kitchen.
What is raw/ uncooked food
It is safe to put out a grease fire using water. True or False?
False. You should NEVER put water on a grease fire. If a grease fire starts:
Dropping a sharp chef's knife into a sink full of soapy, opaque water to "let it soak."
Cuts/ Lacerations. When someone reaches into the murky water to wash dishes later, they cannot see the exposed blade and can easily grip the sharp edge, causing a deep gas