Kitchen Safety
One of the first SAFETY lessons we learn is...
Open the oven door completely.
cleaning up spills thoroughly
The most important thing we can do to keep the food we prepare safe for eating is...
Wash our hands!
Example of "cross-contamination"
raw food touching food that doesn't need to be cooked
Less toxic cleaning substance...
baking soda (it eliminates odors too)
When using the mixer, what order is needed to take out the beaters?
unplug the mixer, then take out beaters
Hot pads or oven mitts should be (dry, large, colorful or non-flammable)?
dry... why?
One of the textbook reasons not to cook is...
You are ill.
What is the Danger Zone?
Leaving food to cool at room temperature for more than 2 hours
Why should you read an appliance manual?
to find out what safety steps you should use with the appliance
First thing to TRY to do with stovetop fire...
turn off burner
water and small appliances
Name 2 steps to how to wash dishes
scrape and rinse soiled dishes
presoak
hot sudsy water
Rinse thoroughly (all soap gone!)
wash knives separately
How long can milk usually last in the fridge?
7 days
What should you do when an accident occurs?
Depends...
stay calm
procedures to assist (heimlich, bandaid, cold water)
call 911 if severe or out of control
When you lift a lid from a pot, you should always...
lift far edge first
What do you need to do with the mixer if recipe tells you to scrape the bowl while beating?
turn off mixer first
2 ways to ensure personal hygiene...
wash hands, face, body
nails trimmed
tie long hair back (hair net)
2 ways to ensure a clean kitchen (ready for food prep)
pets out of kitchen
change dish towels/wash cloths often
wash tops of cans before opening
sterilize countertops before prepping food
carbon monoxide (don't grill indoors with a BBQer and charcoal!)
step back and pick it up when it is completely still
How should you clean up broken glass?
sweep into dustpan
wet paper towel to pick up smaller particles
How long can store-bought eggs usually last in the fridge?
3-5 weeks
How can you know if food is spoiled?
smelling, seeing, package dented/torn, expiration date
Define foodborne illness
a sickness caused by eating contaminated food (sources are: bacteria, toxins, spores, etc.)