Hazards
Name three hazards we discussed in class today
Fire, Falls, Cuts, Cross-contamination, Electric shock, Burns
What is the main source of cross contamination?
Raw foods
True or false. You should discard foods such as sour cream or yogurt if there is mold present.
What is true?
How do you treat burns?
Running room temperature water, use a cold compress to cool the burn or use aloe vera
How should you not thaw out food?
on the kitchen counter or with hot water
Knives
What should you do if food or a surface has been cross contaminated?
Throw the food out or wash the surface
What should you do after cracking raw eggs and before touching other ingredients?
Wash your hands with soap and water
True or False: To prevent electric shock: You can let your hands air dry while cooking.
False
What should you use to take something out of a hot oven?
Oven mits
What should you use to clean small pieces of broken glass?
Wet paper towel
Store meat here to avoid cross contamination.
What is the bottom of the fridge?
You should use separate plates for transferring raw and cooked burgers from the barbecue to avoid doing this.
What is cross contamination?
If you are cooking something with meat, dairy (milk or cream), or eggs in the morning or just before lunchtime and want to take it home and share, where should you put it until you go home?
in the kitchen fridge or a fridge in your classroom
How do you treat most food borne illnesses?
Wait it out
When labeling- what should you include?
Name of item, who prepared it, and date it was prepared
When preparing meals, which food group should you prepare first? (veggies or meat)?
Veggies- so you have to wash less and decrease the chance of cross contamination
Should you rinse raw chicken in the sink before cooking it?
No, it can spread germs around the kitchen
If you spill something on the floor, what should you do?
Tell the teacher
If you cut one of your fingers when cutting vegetables, what should you do?
apply first aid, cover the cut, clean or throw out anything contaminated, tell your teacher, and then go back to work when ready
What is more dangerous: a sharp or dull knife?
a dull knife
How should you wash your hands?
With hot water and soap for at least 20 seconds. Make sure you scrub under your fingernails & your wrists.
Dry hands with a paper towel, THEN TURN OFF FAUCET.
A pan of oil on your stovetop catches fire. What is the safest action to take next?
A. Pour water on it
B. Throw baking flour on it
C. Cover it with a metal lid or pour baking soda on it.
D. Move the pan to the sink
What should you do before starting cooking?
wash hands and tie hair back
How long does it take to get sick after eating unsafe food?
1/2 hour to 6 weeks