Cleanliness in the Kitchen
Before preparing anything in the kitchen, a person should always do this.
What is wash their hands?
A common symptom of foodborne illness.
What is.... stomach cramps, diarrhea, nausea, and fever?
This tool is used to take the temperature of TCS foods.
What is a meat thermometer?
An example of a proper storage container.
What is a tupperware container or freezer bag?
One way to prevent cross-contamination when thawing foods in the refrigerator.
What is thawing on a plate or in a container?
The minimum amount of time required to wash hands before preparing food.
What is 20 seconds?
Name 2 foodborne illnesses
(multiple acceptable responses)
The acronym TCS commonly means this in food safety.
What is Temperature Controlled for Safety.
The length of time leftovers can be left in the refrigerator.
What is 3-4 days.
This appliance, when used on the proper setting, can be used to defrost frozen meats.
What is a microwave?
A term used to describe the transfer of bacteria from one surface to another surface or your food.
What is cross-contamination?
Undercooked seafood can carry harmful bacteria and these little unwanted guests.
What is parasites?
The part of the meat that should be tested for temperature.
What is the middle of the thickest part of the meat?
The length of time food can be safely left in the freezer.
What is 3-4 months?
This thawing method should never be used.
What is leaving the frozen food on the counter?
Cutting boards should be made out of this material when cutting meats.
What is plastic?
Name three populations of people who are most at risk for foodborne illnesses.
What are... Babies/Young Children, Elderly People, Pregnant Ladies, Immune Compormised?
The maximum temperature foods should be stored at for cool storage.
When thawing in water, you should use this temperature of water.
What is cold/cool water?
Hot water mixed with this chemical should be used to disinfect surfaces.
What is bleach?
Foodborne illnesses can present symptoms hours after consumption, but they sometimes do not present symptoms for up to this amount of time.
What is 30 days (listeria)?
Foods between these two temperatures are known to be in the "DANGER ZONE".
What is 40-140 degrees?
Food should be tossed if left at a "Danger Zone" temperature for this many hours.
The safest way to thaw frozen meats.
What is putting them in the refrigerator?