Handwashing Heroes
How long should you wash your hands for?
20 seconds
What temperature should your fridge be?
40 degrees or below
__________ is the term for when raw food gets on clean/cooked food.
Cross contamination
How can you check to see if something if fully cooked without cutting into it?
True or false: Hot water kills germs.
True! When washing your dishes, be sure to use hot water, soap, and a clean sponge to kill germs. Wear gloves to prevent the water and steam from burning your skin.
When should you wash your hands (in the kitchen)?
When touching food or eating
What part of the fridge should you store raw meat on?
The bottom shelf so juices do not drip onto other food/packaging
You should use a different ______ when cutting meat and veggies.
Cutting board
True or false: Microwaving food kills germs
False! Your food needs to be heated to 165 evenly to kill germs
How often should sponges be replaced?
Every 2 weeks. You can also disinfect quality sponges to make them last longer. Bonus points if you can tell the group how to disinfect a sponge.
Name two things you should wash your hands after touching in the kitchen.
Raw meat, fish, eggs, any oils, anything that can be cross contaminated (including cleaning products)
How long can food be left out before storing it in the fridge to eat as leftovers?
Maximum 2 hours
True or false: You should wash your chicken before you cook it to decrease germs from raw meat.
False! Those germs are cooked out in the oven or pan. Washing meat leaves germs in your sink that can only be cleaned with bleach or boiling water.
What temperature does chicken need to be cooked to?
165
Name one place in a kitchen that has more germs than your average toilet seat.
Cutting board or sponge
What can happen if you do not wash your hands?
You can make yourself or others sick with germs that come from raw food or unwashed surfaces
True or false: it is okay to eat leftovers that smell bad as long as they look okay (no mold, discoloration, or odd textures)
False!
True or false: You should not taste food with a spoon and then use it again for stirring.
True
What temperature can food enter the "danger zone" and rapidly increase germs if left out?
40-140. If your house is set to 70 and food is left out for more than 2 hours, it can increase the chances for illness.
What can you do to maintain a clean kitchen after cooking?
Do the dishes (dishwasher works too!), wipe down counters with soap and water or disinfectant, throw away any trash. You should also replace your hand towels daily or every other day if you use them throughout cooking.
True or false: Hand sanitizer is just as good as washing your hands
False
What should you put on food to make it stay fresh in the fridge?
A cover! Never leave an open container in the fridge.
The best way to get rid of germs is to use ___________ or __________.
Soap and water or disinfectant spray.
What temperature should you reheat food to?
165 - you can do this in a microwave, on a stovetop, or in the oven.
How often should you clean out your fridge?
Weekly to get rid of old food.
Monthly to wipe down shelves and drawers.
Every 3-4 months, you should deep clean your fridge with nontoxic cleaning products.