Kitchen Utensils
This type of knife is used to mince, dice, and chop a variety of foods in the kitchen.
What is a CHEF'S KNIFE
Improperly storing these in the kitchen can lead to accidents, so they should always be kept safely when not in use.
What are knives and sharp utensils
To keep germs from spreading, you should scrub your hands with soap and water for at least this many seconds.
What is 20 SECONDS
This happens when a food producer removes a product from the market because it may cause illness.
What is a FOOD RECALL
These harmful microorganisms can survive on many surfaces in your kitchen, including your food, hands, utensils, cutting boards, and countertops.
What is GERMS
This tool is used to combine ingredients by mixing or stirring, and it’s especially handy for beating eggs or blending sauces.
What is a WHISK
Failing to do this right away in the kitchen can lead to slips, falls, or contamination.
What is CLEAN UP SPILLS IMMEDIATELY
This step in food safety means keeping raw meat, poultry, seafood, and eggs away from ready-to-eat foods to avoid cross-contamination.
What is SEPARATE
These two federal agencies issue real-time recall and public health alert notices to warn consumers about potentially unsafe foods.
What are the USDA and FDA
You should always wash your hands after doing any of these three actions to prevent spreading germs in the kitchen.
What are BLOWING YOUR NOSE, COUGHING, or SNEEZING
This kitchen tool is used to drain or rinse foods like pasta and vegetables.
What is a COLANDER
This kitchen tools should ALWAYS be used for chopping foods to help prevent cross-contamination.
What is a CUTTING BOARD.
Clean, Separate, Cook, and Chill are the four steps promoted by the USDA and FDA to help prevent this common illness, which affects 1 in 6 Americans each year.
What is FOOD POISONING
If you find you have a recalled food, you should not eat it. Instead, you should do one of these two things.
What are RETURN IT FOR A REFUND -or- THROW IT AWAY SAFELY
After handling raw meat, poultry, seafood, or eggs, you should clean cutting boards, dishes, utensils, and countertops this way to prevent spreading germs.
What is WASH THEM WITH HOT, SOAPY WATER
This kitchen item is used to catch, hold, or combine ingredients while preparing food.
What is a MIXING BOWL
Not turning these inward while cooking increases the risk of accidentally knocking them over and causing burns or spills.
What are POT HANDLES
Perishable foods should never be left out of the fridge for more than this many hours—or just 1 hour if the temperature is above 90°F, like at a summer picnic.
What is 2 HOURS
When washing fruits and vegetables, you should rinse them under running water without using these three things.
What are SOAP, BLEACH, or COMMERCIAL PRODUCE WASHES
These tools are used to measure small amounts of dry or liquid ingredients accurately in the kitchen.
What are MEASURING SPOONS
Failing to store these safely, especially near a flame, can cause fires or accidents in the kitchen
What are CLEANING CHEMICALS (or any chemicals)
The “danger zone” is the temperature range between 40°F and 140°F where bacteria multiply quickly. This food safety step helps you avoid it.
What is CHILL
To avoid spreading harmful germs in your kitchen, you should never wash these foods before cooking.
What are MEAT, POULTRY, EGGS, or SEAFOOD
Before peeling, removing skin, or cutting away damaged parts, you should always do this to fruits and vegetables.
What is RINSE THEM UNDER RUNNING WATER