Safe Food Handling
You should always do this before preparing food.
What is washing your hands?
This appliance heats food quickly and is usually safer for kids than using the stove.
What is a microwave?
This type of snack is recommended when home alone.
What is an easy snack that does not require cooking?
A banana peel on the floor is what type of hazard?
What is a slipping hazard?
You get a small paper cut.
What is a minor injury?
This helps prevent slips and falls if a drink spills.
What is cleaning it up right away?
You should use these when touching a hot pan.
What are oven mitts or pot holders?
If you are unsure whether you can use an appliance, you should do this.
What is ask an adult first?
A knife hanging off the edge of a counter is what type of hazard?
What is a cutting or injury hazard?
You burn your finger on a hot bowl.
What should you cool it with running water?
You should check this before eating food from the refrigerator.
What is the expiration date?
You should never place this appliance near water.
What is a toaster?
This should stay turned inward when cooking on a stove.
What are pan handles?
A towel laying next to a hot stove is what type of hazard?
What is a fire hazard?
Someone is choking and cannot breathe.
What is a 911 emergency?
Raw meat juices should never touch these foods.
What are ready-to-eat foods?
If a cord is frayed or damaged, you should do this.
What is stop using it and tell an adult?
You smell something burning while cooking.
What should you turn off the appliance and get help?
A toaster sitting beside a sink full of water is what type of hazard?
What is an electrical hazard?
You smell gas in the kitchen.
What is a dangerous emergency?
This is the safest way to tell if leftovers should be thrown away.
What is asking an adult or following food storage guidelines?
You should unplug small appliances by pulling on this.
What is the plug (not the cord)?
You accidentally start a small grease fire.
What is never throw water on it?
You find cleaning chemicals stored next to food.
What is a poisoning hazard?
These four pieces of information are needed during a 911 call.
What are: What happened? Address? Name? Telephone number? (WANT)