Kitchen Safety 101
What is the first thing you should do before touching anything in the kitchen?
wash your hands
Use these to put in or take food out of the oven.
Oven mitts, hot pads
What is the term used to describe unintentionally spreading germs, bacteria and/or pathogens to food and surfaces in a kitchen?
cross contamination
Dairy and beef cattle contain this potentially harmful bacteria.
E Coli
What is the culinary term for all eating birds?
poultry
What should you do with long hair when in the kitchen?
put it up or wear a hat
Don't use this on a grease fire ever.
water
Food that has formed a greenish/blueish/white fuzzy layer, has a foul odor, and may show other signs of discoloration is said to be...
spoiled
What is the name for a prime and expensive cut of steak that is very popular on every steak house menu?
ribeye or filet mignon
What is the bacteria to be concerned about with birds like chicken and their eggs and some fish?
salmonella
What should you do with excessive jewelry before cooking?
remove it
Where is the best place to cook on the stovetop, especially if you have small children in the home?
Where is the safest place to store defrosting proteins in the refrigerator?
The lowest part of the refrigerator possible
Warm and red in the center, this doneness level is often recommended for steaks and has an internal temperature of about 135°F...
medium rare
What is the minimum internal cook temperature for a protein like chicken breast, whole roasted turkey, or duck leg?
165 degrees F
What is an example of footwear that is not safe for being in the kitchen?
flip flops, sandals, bare feet
What feature in the oven helps reach hot food and reduce potential burns?
the oven rack slides out
What cutting board material holds the most invisible bacteria and can risk contamination to food faster if not properly sanitized?
wood or wooden cutting board
What doneness is recommended for safe consumption of ground beef like in a hamburger?
medium well
or
well done
Never _________ proteins in the sink. It does nothing to reduce how much bacteria is on the item.
wash
What should you use to reach items that are out of reach?
A stool or step ladder
What type of burn is the most intense and usually requires major medical attention?
3rd degree burns
What is a cheap and simple way to make a home made sanitizer that is as effective as store bought cleaners?
small amount of bleach and water in a spray bottle
What is the term for eggs and milk that have been treated to kill bacteria, reduce spoiling, and make it safer to eat?
pasteurization
The ONLY way to safely ensure that bacteria is no longer present on the food is to
cook it to kill it