Knife Safety
the safest way to carry a knife in the kitchen
What is carrying it with the blade pointed down and at your side?
This should be done before handling food.
What is washing your hands?
This type of contamination happens when bacteria spread from one food to another.
What is cross contamination?
This type of food should always be stored on the bottom shelf of the fridge.
What is raw meat?
the most important thing to wear in the kitchen to prevent slipping
What is closed-toed shoes?
The hand position that keeps your fingers safe by curling then while holding food.
What is the claw grip?
This kitchen hazard is caused by leaving spills on the floor.
What is slipping?
This kitchen tool should be used separately for raw meat and ready-to-eat foods.
What is a cutting board?
This is what should be done with food that has been left at room temperature for more than 2 hours.
What is throw it away?
This should be used to put out a grease fire
What is baking soda?
Type of knife that is more dangerous because it requires more force to cut.
What is a dull knife?
This should always be turned inward on the stove to prevent knocking it over.
What are pot handles?
This acronym describes the conditions that bacteria need to grow.
What is F.A.T.T.O.M
This practice means putting newer food behind older food so older food gets used first.
What is FIFO (first in first out)
Safest way to dry your hands in a kitchen.
What is a paper towel?
Safest way to pass a knife to someone else
What is placing it on the counter?
This should never be used to put out a grease fire.
What is water?
This is the maximum amount of time food should stay in the danger zone.
What is 2 hours?
This is the recommended temperature for a fridge.
What is 4 degrees celsius
This grows fastest in temperatures between 4 and 60 degrees celsius.
What is bacteria?
This should always be used to clean knives instead of leaving them in soapy water
What is separately and immediately?
This is the FIRST thing you should do if there is a small grease fire.
What is turn off the heat?
This temperature range is known as the "danger zone"
What is 4-60 degrees celsius?
This is the recommended temperature for a freezer
What is -18 degrees celsius?
This action helps prevent burns when opening a pot with steam
What is opening the lid away from your body?