Safety
When washing knives, why would it be a poor choice to place the knife into hot, soapy water?
The person washing dishes could cut their hand on the unseen knife
How many seconds should you wash your hands for? This is the minimum!
20 seconds
This includes washing your hands, showering, maintaining hair and nails, etc.
Personal Hygiene
An illness that results from eating contaminated food is called what?
Foodborne illness
Name one common symptom of food poisoning
Which of these is a potential safety hazard in the kitchen?
a. old microwave
b. electric can opener
c. chemicals stored under the sink
d. A toaster plugged in next to the sink
D is correct!
True or false: It would be safe to cut an onion and then raw chicken on the same cutting board
True
The process by which bacteria is unintentionally transferred from one food to another, potentially causing harmful effects.
cross-contamination
Where in the fridge is the safest place to store raw meat?
Bottom shelf
What is the warmest spot in the fridge?
What are three things you can do to stop a grease fire?
Turn off the heat, Cover the pan with a lid, use baking soda, use a fire extinguisher.
What does the F in FAT TOM stand for?
Food
A bacteria, virus, or other microorganism that can cause disease
pathogens
What is the temperature danger zone?
41-135 degrees
Name 3 groups of people that would me more affected by a foodborne illness
elderly, pregnant, children
How can falls in the kitchen be prevented? Name two ways.
cleaning up spills
nonslip shoes
keeping a clear path
calling out when someone is walking behind another person
spraying cooking spray over the counter
What do the two T's in FAT TOM stand for?
Time and Temperature
Single-celled organisms that can sometimes result in illness if not destroyed in the cooking or sanitation process.
Bacteria
How long can a food safely be in the temperature danger zone?
2 hours
What does RTE stand for?
ready to eat
What are two things you must have on lab days in the kitchen AND the first thing you should do when you get to the kitche?
hair tie, closed toed shoes. WASH YOUR HANDS!
You have made a large pan of lasagna for a school function that is more than a week away. What is the best way to store the food until the function
In shallow containers in the freezer
The hygienic means of promoting health through prevention of human contact with pathogens
sanitation
What are the 4 c's and what are they used to prevent?
clean, chill, cook, contain (foodborne illness)
What temperature does chicken need to be cooked to?
165