Kitchen Accidents
Joe puts a dirty knife in a sink of hot soapy water. What kitchen accident is he risking?
What are cuts?
You should always wash your hands using this before beginning to cook.
What is soap and (warm) water?
Maria used her knife and cutting board to cut her raw meat. Next, she used the same knife and cutting board to cut her vegetables. What's wrong?
What is cross contamination?
The temperature for the boiling point of water.
What is 100 degrees C?
The term for allowing frozen foods to come to room temperature.
What is thawing (or defrosting)?
What is the term for a green or bluish fuzz that can grow on foods when microorganisms have be introduced?
What is mould?
Pete knocks a cup of water on the kitchen floor, but does not wipe it up. What is the risk?
What is slipping over?
It best to always keep knives in this condition to prevent cuts.
What is sharp?
Jessie turned her refrigerator up to 10 degrees Celsius to save on her electric bill each month. What's wrong?
What is within the temperature danger zone?
Hot cooked foods must be kept at what minimum (holding) temperature?
What is 60 degrees C?
These two surfaces should be cleaned immediately after you use it with raw poultry.
What is a cutting board and counter top?
One of the three groups of people that are most susceptible to foodborne illnesses.
What are...
pregnant women?
babies, toddlers, elderly people?
people with low immune systems?
While babysitting her 2 year old cousin, Sarah makes a hot dog and give it to the toddler whole and in a bun. What is the potential risk?
What is choking?
This is what you should you do with your groceries after you get home with them.
What is putting them away promptly/immediately?
During the evening, Paul was prepping steak and various veggies for tacos. When he was finished he put the raw meat and the chopped vegetable all in the same container. What did he do wrong?
What is separating the raw meat and veggies (or cross contamination)?
The temperature a freezer should be kept at.
What is -18 degrees Celsius or colder?
After sanitizing food surfaces, you must do this to make them safe.
What is rinsing/wiping with a wet cloth?
Meats should always be placed in this part of the refrigerator.
What is the bottom shelf?
Mary yanks the cord of the blender to remove it from the outlet. What is she risking?
What is an electric shock?
You should always do this with raw ingredients like fruits and vegetables before using them in recipes.
What is washing them?
John just finished cutting raw chicken and immediately opens 3 cabinets looking for a container to store the meat in for dinner. What did he do wrong?
What is washing his hands?
Name at least two safe ways to thaw foods.
What is...
Placing in the refrigerator or defrosting in the microwave?
The number one cause of foodborne illnesses.
This bacteria can be found on ground beef, unpasteurized milk, or contaminated water.
What is E. coli?
Todd is frying french fries in a pot of oil and goes and sits in his room to play a video game while they cook. What is the potential risk?
What is fire?
This should be done with long hair whether you are male or female.
What is tie it up or wear a hat/hairnet?
On Monday, Mark brought raw, fresh chicken from his nearby butcher shop. After he arrived home, he placed the chicken in the fridge then realized the party he was cooking the chicken for was over a week away. He then went and played video games. What's wrong?
What is placing in the freezer?
The temperature "Danger Zone" range.
What is 5-60 degrees Celsius?
Microscopic organisms that contaminate your food if it is not properly stored are called what?
What is bacteria or pathogens?
This bacteria can be found on poultry, raw eggs, and fish...
What is salmonella?