Food Illnesses
A disease transmitted by food
Foodborne Illness
What is the very first thing you should do to prevent illness before preparing food
wash hands
40 - 140 degrees Fahrenheit
danger zone
3
Chew food thoroughly to prevent ____
Choking
Poison produced by bacteria (starts with a T)
toxins
Why should you remove dirt from surfaces on your hands or counters, dishes, etc.
clean, to prevent illness
Used to check internal temperature of meat
thermometer
A technique that exerts pressure on a choking victims abdomen
Abdominal Thrust, Heimlich Maneuver
Always use a steady step stool to ___
Prevent Falls
Potentially harmful substance that has been accidentally introduced to the food that can make sick (starts with a c)
contaminant
Harmful bacteria from one food is transferred to another
cross-contamination
Hot food should be hot. Cold food should be _______.
Cold
Knowledge of this will help if someone is injured.
First Aid
pot holders or oven mitts should be ____ to prevent burns
dry
Microorganisms that cause disease (starts with a p)
pathogens
what technique do you do to prepare food to a safe internal temperature
cook
This large appliance is the best way to thaw meat and poultry.
refrigerator
Everyone should have this in case of a kitchen fire
Extinguisher
Best way to prevent cuts with a knife
keep knives sharp
keep fingers away
Single-celled organism (starts with a b)
bacteria
How long can food be left out before it gets dangerous to consume?
2 hours
Foods that need to be cold should be stored at or below this temperature
40
Never pour this on a grease fire.
water
Why should you read an appliances manual?
For safety and for general directions of use.