How long should you wash your hands for?
At least 20 seconds
Why do we separate foods?
Separate foods that could potentially contaminated from foods that are clean/ ready to eat.
What do you use to make sure the bacteria is killed in Meat.
Meat thermometer
2 hours
How do you put out a grease fire? What is one way NOT to put out a grease fire?
Lid & baking soda.
Do NOT try to put it out with water.
Why do we wash fruits and vegetables?
To remove pesticides or other potential contaminants
When preparing multiple types of food, separate these two types of items to avoid the spread of germs.
Raw food and cooked food
165 degrees
Where should you thaw food?
Refrigerator
How do you keep your cutting board from sliding?
Put a damp towel between the board and the counter
Countertops should be cleaned and sanitized before and after preparing these types of food.
Raw meat
How can food become contaminated?
1. If it has come in contact with other contaminated food
2. Chemical poisoning
Always use this type of equipment when handling hot pots or pans to avoid burns.
Oven Mitts
TRUE OR FALSE: Freezing food skills bacteria.
If false, be able to explain the correct answer
False- freezing does NOT kill bacteria, it just slows it dramatically.
What is pasteurization? What is an example of pasteurization?
The partial sterilization of a product, such as milk to make it safe for consumption.
To prevent cross-contamination, you should use different cutting boards for these two types of food.
raw meat and vegetables
To prevent cross-contamination in the refrigerator, raw poultry should be placed on this type of shelf to avoid dripping onto other foods.
The bottom shelf
Always keep this type of flammable material away from the stove or open flame.
Paper towel and dish cloths
What temperature should your refrigerator be?
40 degrees
What are the six types of hazards in the kitchen?
1. Cuts
2. Slip and falls
3. Chemical poisoning
4. Electrical shocks/ hazards
5. Burns
6. Fires
When you have an open wound on your hand, it is advisable to use this type of protection while cooking to prevent contamination
To prevent cross-contamination, use this type of tool only for raw meat and not for other foods.
Meat Thermometer
List 5 examples of contaminated food
1. Raw meat/ raw fish
2. uncooked/ unwashed fruits and vegetables
3. uncooked eggs
4. Leftovers
5. raw dough that contains raw eggs and raw flour
True or false: After defrosting, food should be cooked immediately to prevent the growth of bacteria.
If false, be able to explain the correct answer
True
What is the difference between the sell by date and the used by date?
A "Sell-By" date tells the store how long to display the product for sale for inventory management. A “Use-By" date is the last date recommended for the use of the product while at peak quality.