Safety
Should you use your hands to pick up broken glass
No
What is the proper way to store raw meat in the refrigerator?
Raw meat should be stored on the bottom shelf in a leak-proof container to prevent juices from contaminating other foods.
Pantry
True or False: It is safe to thaw foods by leaving them on the counter at room temperature for hours.
FALSE!!
You should never place this in the mircowave
Metal
What should you do if a fire breaks out?
What is the Big Six Pathogen that comes from ready-to-eat foods and shellfish?
Norovirus or Hepatitis A
Milk
Refrigerator
How long can food be out at room temperature before becoming potentially hazardous?
4 hours
How do you measure the temperature of food with a thermometer?
Take the temperature in three spots of the product, making sure the dimple of the thermometer is covered.
Is it okay to avoid spills when you're cooking if it's not in the way?
No
Why is it a bad idea to use the same cutting board for cutting raw meats and produce?
The raw meat could have a pathogen in it that will now spread to the produce; They have different minimum internal temperatures; The produce could be a ready-to-eat food.
Butter
refrigerator
Name a safe way to thaw foods.
Under cold water; in the fridge; during the cooking process; NOT IN THE MICROWAVE
What is the temperature range for the temperature danger zone?
41˚F - 135˚F
Is it okay to use a wet cloth to lift hot food?
No. Use a cooking mitten.
What is cross-contamination?
The transfer of pathogens from one surface to another.
Eggs
Refrigerator
What temperature should your refrigerator be set at?
41˚F and lower
Why is cooking to a minimum internal temperature important?
It guarantees that the food reaches a temperature that has killed all harmful bacteria.
While the food cooks, it's okay to step away from the kitchen for a while.
No, the food can burn or overspill. You can set a timer as a reminder.
What are biological hazards?
When disease producing agents transfer into food.
Flour
Pantry
What is the "tropical vacation" temperature that bacteria loves to grow in?
70˚F to 125˚F
What is the minimum internal temperature for ground meats?
160˚F