Definitions
What is food-borne illness?
Sickness that happens as a result of eating food that has become infected.
What is one way that people can become infected with a food-borne illness?
foreign objects, bacteria or chemicals get into food that we eat
When should you wash your hands?
Before and after performing any activity that causes any bacteria or toxic substance to make contact with your hands
What is sanitation?
Using good hygiene to prepare food and making sure kitchen areas are clean
What are 2 ways to thaw food?
In the refrigerator, in cold water, or in the microwave
At what temperature should you refrigerate food?
Food should be stored in the refrigerator at or below 40 degrees
What is kitchen safety?
Being careful to prevent accidents in the kitchen when cooking and working, and preventing food-borne illnesses.
What are 2 ways to prevent food-borne illness by proper food storage?
Store food at the proper temp, keep cooked and ready-to-eat foods away from raw foods, cover food with lids
How should hazardous and toxic chemicals be stored?
They should be stored on the shelves below food or completely away from food. Make sure children cannot get to them.
What is cross contamination?
Spreading germs from one food to another
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Name 3 ways to stay safe in the kitchen
Practice good hand washing skills, be prepared for accidents, and clean up clutter
Where does bacteria come from?
They come from environmental sources like contaminated soil and water, and from direct contact with other people, animals, or contaminated surfaces.
What are 4 symptoms of food-borne illness?
vomiting, nausea, fever, cramps, headaches, muscle aches, fever, or chills
Explain 4 ways to prevent burns
Use oven mitts, don't store mitts and dishtowels near stove, don't touch stove top, turn burners off when not in use, don't wear long flowing sleeves, keep small children away, turn pot handles inward but not over burners, open hot containers away from the body, don't leave glass dishes on the stove.