Kitchen Accidents
Joe puts a dirty knife in a sink of hot soapy water. What kitchen accident is he risking?
cuts
You should always wash your hands using this before beginning to cook.
soap and water
Maria used her knife and cutting board to cut her raw meat. Next, she used the same knife and cutting board to cut her vegetables. What's wrong?
She did not sanitize!
What is the temperature for the boiling point of water?
212 degrees F
What is the term for allowing frozen foods to come to room temperature?
Thaw or Defrost
What is the term for a green or bluish fuzz that can grow on foods when bacteria has be introduced?
mold
Pete knocks a cup of water on the kitchen floor, but does not wipe it up. What is the risk?
falling
It best to always keep knives in this condition to prevent cuts.
sharp
Jessie turned her refrigerator up to 50 degrees Fahrenheit to save on her electric bill each month. What's wrong?
This is within the temperature danger zone.
Hot cooked foods must be kept at what minimum temperature?
140 degrees F
This surface should be cleaned immediately after you use it with raw poultry.
cutting board, countertop
Who are one of the three groups of people that are most susceptible to foodborne illnesses?
pregnant women
babies, toddlers, elderly
people with low immune systems
While babysitting her 2 year old cousin, Sarah makes a hot dog and give it to the toddler whole and in a bun. What is the potential risk?
choking
What should you do with your groceries after you get home with them?
put them away promptly
During the evening, Paul was prepping steak and various veggies for tacos. When he was finished he put the raw meat and the chopped vegetable all in the same container. What did he do wrong?
He did not separate the raw meat and veggies.
What is the temperature at which water freezes?
32 degrees F
Rinse/wipe with a wet rag.
Meats that can leak their juice should be placed where in the refrigerator?
at the very bottom of the fridge
Mary yanks the cord of the blender to remove it from the outlet. What is she risking?
electric shock
What should you always do with raw ingredients like fruits and vegetables before using them in recipes?
wash them under cool water
John just finished cutting raw chicken and immediately opens 3 cabinets looking for a container to store the meat in for dinner. What did he do wrong?
He didn't wash his hands before touching other items.
Name the three safe ways to thaw foods.
Place under cold, running water
Place in the refrigerator
Cook
What is the number one cause of foodborne illnesses?
Not washing hands/using dirty equipment
This bacteria can be found on ground beef, unpasteurized milk, or contaminated water.
E. coli
Todd is frying french fries in a pot of oil and goes and sits in his room to play a video game while they cook. What is the potential risk?
fire or grease fire
This should be done with long hair whether you are male or female.
tie it back, braid it, remove out of face
On Monday, Mark brought raw, fresh chicken from his nearby butcher shop. After he arrived home, he placed the chicken in the fridge then realized the party he was cooking the chicken for was over a week away. He then went and played video games. What's wrong?
Raw meat should be placed in the freezer if it will not be used within three days or it will spoil.
What is the temperature "Danger Zone" range?
41-140 degrees Fahrenheit
Microscopic organisms that contaminate your food if it is not properly stored are called what?
Bacteria
This bacteria can be found on poultry, raw eggs, and fish...
salmonella