Cross Contamination
This happens when germs from raw meat spread to other foods or surfaces.
What is cross contamination?
This should be cleaned up immediately to prevent slipping.
What is a spill (or wet floor)?
This is the safest way to hold a knife when walking in the kitchen.
What is holding the knife down at your side with the blade pointed back/down?
You should never use electrical appliances with these.
What are wet hands?
Pot and pan handles should be turned this way to prevent burns.
What is turned outward toward the counter?
You should always use separate ones for raw meat and ready-to-eat foods.
What are separate cutting boards (or utensils)?
Wearing shoes like these in the kitchen helps prevent falls.
What are closed-toe, non-slip shoes?
True or False: Knives should be left in soapy sink water until they're ready to be washed.
False
This part of a kitchen appliance should be unplugged by pulling the plug, not this part.
What is the cord?
This should be used to remove hot items from the oven—not an apron or dish towel.
What are oven mitts or pot holders?
How long should you wash your hands for to help stop the spread of bacteria?
What is 20 seconds?
Doing this will help prevent tripping in the kitchen.
What is keep floor clear of clutter?
What type of knife is best to use when cutting food?
What is a sharp knife?
Water and this type of equipment are a dangerous combination.
What are electrical appliances?
If a grease fire starts, this is the safest way to put it out.
What is covering it with a lid, cookie sheet, salt or using baking soda?
This kitchen item must be cleaned and sanitized after touching raw meat and before cutting ready to eat foods.
What is a cutting board (or countertop/knife)?
You should never leave these open in the middle of a kitchen walkway.
What are drawers or cabinet doors?
Knives should be stored in this place to keep them from causing injuries.
What is a knife block, sheath, or drawer with a divider?
What should you do if you notice an appliance has a frayed or damaged cord?
What is stop using immediately?
This should never be down while in the kitchen.
What is long hair?
Raw meat should be stored on this shelf in the refrigerator to prevent dripping onto other foods.
What is the bottom shelf of the refrigerator?
Leaving backpacks, cords, or bags on the floor can cause this type of accident.
What is a fall (or slipping/tripping)?
You should say this if you are walking behind someone with a knife in your hands.
What is "knife behind"?
Never put this in a toaster.
What is metal?
Opening a lid to a pot of boiling water towards your face can cause this type of burn.
What is a steam burn?