Microwave Safety
True or False? The Microwave was invented on accident.
True
In the germ video, what was one thing the lady did, that transmitted germs?
touched all the donuts
did not wash hands properly
opened the door after the person sneezed and touched the handle.
Never use a dish towel to remove hot items from the oven.
True, use an oven mitt.
In Perils at the Picnic, what would most likely happen to Tom and his friends?
They could get sick.
What is NOT safe to put in a microwave?
Metal
How long should you wash your hands? (at a minimum)
Always clean up a spill ________.
immediately
True or False: Is it okay to thaw frozen meat on the counter.
False, that will increase the spread of bacteria
What is one thing that microwaves are attracted to?
a. fat
b. water molecules
c. sugar
d. all of the above
d. all of the above
What is cross contamination?
The transfer of raw meat (bacteria) from one object (food) to another.
What is one way to put out a grease fire?
Smother grease fires with salt, baking Soda or turn off the heat and put a tight-fitting lid on top
Leaving food out in the sun for a long period of time will increase the spread of ______.
a. bacteria
b. sun exposure
c. radiation
a. bacteria
The microwave oven generates electromagnetic waves called __________.
microwaves
What was one thing that Tom and his friends should have done in the Perils at the Picnic case?
Wash hands
Not leave food out in the sun
Bring a cooler
separate bag for meat
not leave burgers to thaw in the sun
When cutting an onion you need to use which type of knife?
sharp
wash hands
leave meat in separate area of the fridge
use a separate cutting board for raw meats