Measuring
Fire
Foodborne Illness
Knife handling
Food Safety Tips
100

What do you use to measure liquid?

A liquid measuring cup

100

Why can't you store anything on top or inside the oven

...Because it can start a fire

100

What could you do to prevent getting salmonellosis?

Cook thoroughly; avoid cross-contamination

100
Where can knives be stored?

They should be stored in a knife block or knife roll.

100

How long can foods be in the danger zone?

No more than 2 hours in the danger zone, 40-140 degrees Fahrenheit.

200

Give an example of what can go into a liquid and dry measuring cup?

Liquid- Milk, Water, Oil, etc

Dry- Flour, Sugar, Baking Soda, Salt, Brown Sugar, etc 

200

Why do you turn the handle of a pot so it's facing the center of the stove?

So you don't knock it over, and a pet or small child can't reach it.

200

How long can Norovirus last?

12-48 hours

200

Can you dishwash a knife? Why or why not?

You should avoid letting knives sit in water and never place them in a dishwasher because it can cause the blade to get dull and damaged.

200
How should you store hot and cold foods?

Hot foods stay hot and cold food stay cold.

300

How do you measure flour?

Scoop flour into the measuring cup using spoon

Then, level off using the flat end of a utensil 

300

Why should you use a pot holder to carry pots?

....because they're not flammable, and you won't burn yourself.
300

What are the most common symptoms of foodborne illnesses?

Nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal pain

300

How should you use the knife while chopping?

Use your other hand to guide the knife. ALWAYS keep your fingers curled in; the knife should slide and rest on your knuckles.

300

Where do you store meat in a refrigerator?

Store meats at the bottom so it doesn't cross-contaminate other foods.

400

What should you do if your powdered sugar looks lumpy?

You can roll it with a rolling pin

400

What do you NOT use to put out a grease or electrical fire?

WATER!!

400

What can cause Toxoplasma gondii?

Cat, rodent, or bird feces; litter boxes

400

How should you properly sharpen a knife?

You should only use a sharpening stone. Keep the blade at a 20-degree angle to the sharpening stone as you move the edge from heel to tip of the stone; repeat on the other side.

400

What are three types of food hazards?

Chemicals, Physical, and Biological

500

Explain why you can't use liquid measuring cups to measure dry ingredients and dry measuring cups to measure liquid ingredients.

You can't get an exact measurement of a liquid ingredient if you use a dry measuring cup, and you can't level off a dry ingredient if you use a liquid measuring cup.

500

What do you do when you smell gas?

Turn the gas off, open the window, and call the gas company

500

Which rare foodborne illness can be caused by toxins, and how can you prevent them?

Botulism.

The easiest way to prevent getting this foodborne illness is to follow strict hygienic practices and carefully follow the instructions on safe home canning.

500

Can you cut vegetables on the same cutting board as you cut poultry or meat?

Absolutely not, you should use a different cutting board and knife, or you may clean them before using them with different types of food.

500

what are common signs of food born illnesses?

vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain, headache 

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