Cuts in the Kitchen
This is the FIRST thing you should do when treating a cut.
What is apply direct pressure to stop the bleeding?
First degree, second degree, and third degree are classifications of what?
This is the most common food allergy in the US.
What is peanut?
This nutrient is primarily responsible for building and repairing tissues in the body.
What is protein?
This is the most common cause of foodborne illness in the United States.
What is norovirus?
This should be applied if there is risk for the cut to become dirty or infected.
What is antibiotic ointment?
This is the recommended first step to treating most first and second degree burns.
What is run it under cold water?
This protein found in wheat is responsible for causing an allergic reaction in individuals with wheat allergies.
What is gluten?
On a food label, this shows how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet, based on a 2,000-calorie daily intake.
What is % daily value (%DV)?
This foodborne illness can be caused by improperly canned or preserved foods due to the production of a powerful toxin.
What is botulism?
You should do this if the bleeding does not stop after direct pressure is applied for 10 minutes.
What is seek medical attention?
This should be used to cover the burn.
What is a dry, non-stick bandage?
This is the medical term for a severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction.
What is Anaphylaxis?
This is the term used for the type of fat that is considered the most harmful for heart health and is often found in processed foods.
What is trans fat?
This pathogen, commonly associated with raw or undercooked eggs and poultry, can also sometimes be contracted through unwashed greens.
What is salmonella?
Using this COULD cause tissue damage and should be generally avoided when cleaning cuts.
What is hydrogen peroxide? (Also, rubbing alcohol.)
In the event of a severe (3rd degree) burn, you should do this.
This is the name of the injectable medication commonly used to treat severe allergic reactions.
What is Epinephrine (commonly administered via an EpiPen)?
This vitamin is essential for blood clotting and is often listed on food labels.
What is Vitamin K?
This is the recommended minimum internal temperature for cooking chicken to ensure it is safe to eat.
What is 165°F (73.9°C)?
You should change THIS any time it gets wet or dirty.
What is your bandage?
Doing this to blisters that form on a burn is bad and should be avoided.
What is popping them?
This is a simple step a home cook can do to make sure their food is safe for their diners.
What is reading the food labels/ingredients?
According to the FDA, this amount of calories per serving is considered "low-calorie".
What is 40 calories or less per serving?
This is one of the easiest ways to keep you and your diners safe while cooking.
What is washing your hands frequently while cooking?