Fire & Heat
You should never use this liquid to put out a grease fire as it will cause the flames to explode
what is water
Counterintuitively, this type of knife is much more dangerous than a sharp one because it requires more force to cut and is prone to slipping
What is a dull knife
this is the absolute first thing you should do before touching any food or kitchen equipmen
What is wash your hands
Perishable food should never be left sitting out on the counter at room temperature for more than this many hours
What is two hours
To prevent a dangerous slip-and-fall accident, you must do this immediately if water or oil hits the floor
What is wipe it up
When cooking on the stovetop, pot and pan handles should always face this direction to prevent accidental bumps and spills
what is toward the back or inward
If a knife slips and falls off the counter, this is the safest action you should take
What is get out of the way
According to food safety guidelines, you should scrub your hands with warm water and soap for at least this many seconds
What is 20 seconds
Instead of leaving it out on the counter, this cold appliance is the safest place to thaw frozen meat
What is the refrigerator
You should never put travel mugs, aluminum foil, or any object made of this material into a microwave
What is metal
You should use this dry item instead of a wet towel or your bare hands to remove a hot pan from the oven
What is an oven mitt
When carrying a knife across the kitchen, the blade should always point toward this surface
What is the floor
People with long hair should always do this before they start cooking to keep stray strands out of the food
What is tie it back
This 2-word phrase refers to the temperature range between 40°F and 140°F where bacteria multiply the fastest.
What is the Danger Zone
If a glass breaks on the floor, you should use a broom and dustpan for the big pieces, and use this damp kitchen item to safely pick up the tiny, invisible slivers
What is a damp paper towel
When lifting the lid off a boiling pot, you should tilt the lid away from your face to avoid this type of painful burn
What is a steam burn
This animal-inspired name refers to the cutting technique where you curl your fingers inward like a paw to protect your fingertips
What is claw technique
This is the term for when harmful bacteria is accidentally transferred from one food item like raw chicken to another item
What is cross contamination
This common foodborne illness is heavily linked to eating raw eggs or undercooked poultry
What is Salmonella
You should always unplug an electrical appliance, like a blender or toaster, by pulling on this part rather than ripping the cord
What is the plug
hese two common white kitchen powders can safely be thrown onto a small grease fire to smother it
What are baking soda and salt
To protect yourself from unexpected cuts, you should never place dirty knives into a kitchen sink filled with this
What is soapy water
To prevent cross-contamination you should always use separate cutting boards for these two major food categories
What are raw meat and vegetables
If you are left with a large pot of hot soup, you should transfer it into this type of container so it cools down safely and quickly in the fridge
What is a shallow container
To treat a minor first-degree skin burn caused by a hot pan, you should immediately run it under this temperature of water
What is cool or cold water