Food Safety 1.0
What temperature should cooked chicken reach to be safe to eat?
165°F
What is the most important reason to wash your hands before cooking?
To remove dirt and germs
What is the first step you should take if you spill food on the floor?
Clean it up immediately
What should you do if you burn yourself while cooking?
Run cold water over the burn
To avoid burns, it is important to:
Always use potholders or oven mitts
What is the best way to prevent cross-contamination?
Keep raw meat separate from other foods, separate cutting boards
Which of the following is a safe way to thaw frozen food?
In the refrigerator
What should you do if you have a cut on your hand while cooking?
Cover the cut with a bandage and continue cooking
What is a safe way to handle hot pots and pans?
Wear oven mitts
Which of the following is a sign of food spoilage?
A sour smell, mold
What is the best practice for storing raw meat in the refrigerator?
In a separate container on the bottom shelf
At what temperature does leftovers need to be warmed up to?
165 degrees
If you see smoke coming from a pan, what should you do first?
Turn off the heat and cover the pan
What should you do with knives when you are done using them?
Put to the side, wash them separately and store them properly
When should you wash fruits and vegetables?
Before eating or cooking
What should you do if you find expired food in the pantry?
Throw it away
When using sharp knives, you should always:
Use the CLAW Method, cut away from your body, &/or wash them separately
What 3 items should be used to put out a grease fire?
Fire Extinguisher, Flour, Baking Soda
Over 7 billion bacteria can live in these. They should be washed & bleached often or replaced every few days.
Kitchen Sponges
Every kitchen should have one of these & you should know how to use it
Fire Extinguisher
What is the purpose of food safety guidelines?
To ensure food is prepared safely and prevent illness
If a food product has a "best by" date, it means:
It will taste best if eaten by that date and must be removed from the grocery store shelf
Use 1 tablespoon of this to 1 gallon of water to sanitize cutting boards & work surfaces
Chlorine Bleach
This is the #1 cause of fires in the kitchen
Unsupervised Cooking
Poison Controls Phone Number
1-800-222-1222