Vocabulary
A substance such as a chemical or organism that makes food unsafe to eat.
Contaminant
How long should you scrub your hands with warm, soapy water?
20 seconds
How soon should you eat leftovers after refrigerating them?
3-4 days
Close these completely to avoid bumps, bruises, or cuts.
Drawers and doors
This illness is often found in raw chicken or eggs.
Salmonella
Tiny living things only seen under a microscope.
Microorganisms
What are the four steps of food safety?
Keep clean, don’t cross-contaminate, cook thoroughly, refrigerate promptly
What internal temperature should most foods reach?
160°F
Where should pan handles face when cooking on the stovetop?
Toward the back/center of the stove
Found in undercooked ground beef or unpasteurized juice.
E. Coli
The prevention of illness through cleanliness.
Sanitation
What is the USDA “Temperature Danger Zone”?
41–135°F
Name 2 characteristics of spoiled food.
Wilted/brown, smelly, bruised, etc.
Name one DO and one DON’T for putting out a kitchen fire.
DO – use baking soda or cover with lid
DON’T – use water or flour
Pregnant women should avoid deli meats and soft cheeses to prevent this.
Listeria
A protected cell that develops into a bacterium when conditions are right.
Spore
Name 2 of the ways to thaw food safely.
In the fridge, in cold water, or in the microwave
What are 2 safe ways to discard grease?
Wipe with paper towel & throw away, or collect in a container and discard later
Why is a sharp knife actually safer than a dull knife?
Requires less force, more control, less slipping
Found in improperly canned foods; can cause blurred vision and difficulty speaking.
Botulism
The spread of harmful bacteria from one food to another.
cross-contamination
Why can’t you thaw food at room temperature?
Because bacteria grow rapidly in the danger zone
Which government agency oversees the overall safety of the food supply?
What should you do before removing attachments from a mixer?
Turn off and unplug it
The CDC’s main role in food safety is to do what?
Protect health & safety by tracking/preventing illness outbreaks