Food Safety
You accidentally leave a container of milk on the counter overnight.
True or False: It's okay to drink it because it was kind of cold last night.
False. Milk is not safe to drink after two hours out of the fridge.
You turn the faucet on too high and water sprays everywhere.
True or False: You should call 911.
False. You should turn off the water and dry the floor so no one slips.
You take a hot plate out of the oven and now your hand hurts. Should you..
a. Call 911
b. Run your hand under cold water for several minutes.
c. Put ice on your hand.
B. Run your hand under cold water for several minutes. If it still hurts after that, ask an adult for help. Ice is not recommended or needed. Cold water works better.
You want cereal but all the spoons are dirty in the dishwasher. What can you do?
Take a spoon out of the dishwasher and wash it by hand.
You eat the last cookie and your brother is upset. You could...
a. apologize and offer to share next time
b. yell at him for complaining
c. apologize and find another treat for him to eat
A or C. Apologize and offer to share next time and/or help him find another treat to eat.
You put ice cream in the fridge instead of the freezer by mistake and it melted.
True or False: It is still safe to eat.
True. If it was kept in the fridge it was kept cold enough to be safe to eat.
You burn a piece of bread in the toaster and the smoke alarm goes off. Should you...
a. call 911
b. unplug the toaster and open a window to air out the room.
c. spray water on the toaster
B. You should unplug the toaster and open a window or door to air out the room.
You cut your finger on the edge of the can lid after using the can opener. Should you...
a. wash the cut and put on a bandaid..
b. use a spoon or fork to lift the can lid next time
c. ask an adult for help if it's bleeding a lot
d. all of the above.
D. all of the choices are correct: You should wash the cut and put on a band aid, but if it is bleeding a lot, use a clean cloth or paper towel to apply pressure and ask an adult for help. Always use a spoon or fork to lift the lid of a can so you don't cut yourself
You put a metal bowl in the microwave and the microwave fills up with smoke. First you should...
a. call 911
b. turn off and unplug the microwave, but leave the door shut
c. open the door and pull out the bowl
B. turn off and unplug the toaster but leave the door shut until it the smoke is gone.
You forget to set the timer and your brownies smell like they are burning. You should...
a. call 911
b. use two mitts to take the brownies out of the oven
c. eat the brownies because they are only dark brown
d. throw them away even if they look okay
B and C. Use two mitts to take the brownies out. It is okay to eat them if they are a little dark. You don't need to throw them out unless they are too burned.
You notice the yogurt expired four days ago, but it looks okay.
True or False: It is still safe to eat.
False. If a food is past it's expiration date it is not safe to eat.
You forget the water is running in the sink and it overflows on the floor. What should you do?
Turn off the water and dry off the floor. If there is too much water to dry with a towel, ask for help.
You are cutting vegetables with a sharp knife and you cut your finger. Should you..
a. scream and run around the house
b. call 911
c. wash your finger and put on a bandaid
C
You can't reach a bowl that you need on the top shelf of the cupboard. You should...
a. stand on the rolling kitchen stool to reach it
b. climb up the shelves of the cupboard
c. get a step stool to reach it
C. get a step stool to reach it. It's not safe to stand on a rolling or rickety chair or stool. Shelves may collapse if you climb on them.
You leave ice cream on the counter and it melts all over. You should...
a. scrape the ice cream off the counter and eat it so it doesn't go to waste.
b. clean up the mess and put the carton back in the freezer.
c. clean up the mess and throw the rest of the carton away.
C. Clean up the mess and throw out the rest of hte carton. If it has been on the counter long enough to melt, it is probably not safe to eat.
You notice green spots on the bread.
True or False: You should throw it out and not eat it.
True. You should not eat food with mold on it.
The lid falls of the pitcher you are using and lemonaid spills on the floor. What should you do?
Wipe up the lemonaid and then clean the floor so it isn't sticky.
You put a plastic container in the microwave and it starts to melt. Should you...
a. pull it out quickly with your fingers so it doesn't melt more.
b. use a towel to pull it out.
c. wait for it to totally cool and then pull it out.
C. You should wait for it to cool and then pull it out. If you pull it out quickly with your fingers the melted plastic could stick to your skin and cause a burn. The plastic could soak into the towel and burn you, or be too hot for the towel to protect your hand.
Your mom asks you to peel a cumber, but you can't find the peeler. You should...
a. use a knife instead.
b. look in a different drawer or in the dishwasher to see if you can find it.
c. ask your mom.
B. or C.
It is safer to use a peeler than a knife. You should look to see if you can find the peeler first, but if you try and can't find it you can ask your mom.
You mitt catches fire on the stove and the fire spreads. You should...
a. call 911
b. spray water on the hot stove to cool it off
c. leave the house
d. A and C
D. You should call 911 and leave the house.
You know your friend's little brother is allergic to peanut butter. He asks you for a bite of your peanut butter sandwich.
True or False: It's okay to give him a bite as long as it is a small bite.
False. Even a very tiny amount could cause him to have an allergic reaction and have trouble breathing. You should tell him know and offer to find something he can eat safely.
After washing dishes, you notice the water isn't draining from the sink. Should you...
a. make sure the stopper is out of the drain
b. call 911
c. ask an adult for help
d. A and C
D. A and C are correct. You should make sure the stopper is out of the drain and ask an adult for help.
Your sister touches the stove burner and burns her finger. What should you do?
Have her run cold water on her finger and tell an adult.
You need to take a hot dish out of the oven and don't want to burn your hand. What is the best choice?
a. use a towel to take it out
b. use a hot pad, even though it's a little damp
c. use two oven mitts
C. It is safest to use two oven mitts so you have both hands protected while you pull out the dish, so it doesn't tip. A damp hot pad can steam when it touches something hot and cause a burn. A towel may not be thick enough to protect your hands.
You find a carton of milk on the counter when you get home from school. You should...
a. assume it's spoiled and throw it out
b. ask other people in the house if they left it out and what time that was
c. throw it out if it has been out more than two hours or if no one remembers
d. B and C
D. Ask other people in the house if they left it out and what time that was. If they just left it out a few minutes ago it would still be safe to drink and doesn't need to be thrown out. If it was out more than two hours or if you don't know, it's safest to throw it out.