Food Safety
Why is it important to wash hands for at least 20 seconds before handling food, according to FDA guidelines?
It reduces the risk of spreading bacteria and viruses.
What are the 4 steps of safe food handling?
Clean, Separate, Cook, Chill.
What should you consider using to clean kitchen surfaces?
Paper towels.
A heavy, flat iron plate that is heated and used for cooking food.
Griddle.
Cook food quickly in a small amount of oil or butter, usually in a pan.
Saute.
How does the FDA recommends preventing cross-contamination during food preparation?
Use separate cutting boards for raw meat and produce
What are the four type of foods that should be separated in your grocery cart/ bags and refrigerators?
Raw meat, poultry, seafood, and eggs.
If using cloth towels to clean kitchen surfaces, how should you clean them?
Launder them in the hot cycle.
An instrument with two movable arms that are joined at one end, used for picking up and holding things.
Tongs.
Cut food into small, even cubes, smaller than chopping.
Dice.
How should you wash fruits and vegetables?
Under running water including those with skins and rinds.
What should you use to ensure the safe internal temperature of meat, poultry, seafood, and eggs?
A thermometer.
Large amounts of leftovers should be divided into these for quicker cooling.
Shallow containers.
A device having a surface covered with holes edged by slightly raised cutting edges, used for grating cheese and other foods.
Grater.
Soak food in a sauce or liquid to add flavor before cooking.
Marinate.
What are the five steps of proper handwashing?
Wet, Lather, Scrub, Rinse, Dry
DAILY DOUBLE: How long should you wash your hands?
How should food be thawed?
In cold water, the microwave, or the refrigerator.
Cutting boards, dishes, and utensils should be washed with what after each use?
Hot soapy water.
A device having holes punched in it or made of crossed wire for separating solid matter from a liquid.
Strainer.
Heat a liquid just below boiling. Small bubbles form but it’s not as intense.
Simmer.
What part of a canned good does the FDA advise you to clean?
The lids.
How long do you have to refrigerate meat, poultry, eggs, seafood and other perishables after cooking or purchasing?
2 hours.
DAILY DOUBLE: How long do you have to refrigerate foods if it is above 90 degrees?
How many cases of food borne illnesses does the federal government report each year?
48 million.
A perforated bowl used to strain off liquid from food, especially after cooking.
Colander.
Gently mix ingredients with a spatula by lifting and turning, not stirring hard.
Fold.