Kitchen Safety
Electrical appliances and their cords should always be kept away from this.
Water, sink, or stove top to avoid damaging the cord.
The room of the house where most accidents happen.
The kitchen!
After food falls on the floor, I should not eat it. T/F
True
Have you looked at the bottom of your shoes lately? How about your dog's paws? You don't want to risk the germs or dirt/debris getting in your mouth!
Use this to clean up broken glass shards and tiny pieces.
A broom and dust pan, use a paper bag to throw in the trash can, in a pinch a slice of bread will pick up small pieces of glass
What is some basic first aid for a minor cut?
Hold pressure to stop bleeding, clean under cool water/antibacterial solution, wrap with a bandage
If bleeding doesn't stop in 5 min or less, make sure you get an adult to help.
Putting raw meat on the counter is okay. T/F
False
Defrosting meat should be done in the fridge, in a bowl of cool water, or in the microwave using the defrost option
Pot and pan handles should be facing in, towards the stove. T/F
True
Face them towards the wall/middle of the stove and not along the edge. Be cautious if another burner is on!
What is the safest way to catch a falling knife?
You don't!! Never reach for a falling knife, no end is safe at that point. Step back to protect your feet and let the knife do damage to the floor instead of your fingers or toes.
Mold on food can look like white, green or black/brown spots or fuzziness. T/F
True
Mold can be many colors and it is always good to look at expiration dates or when the food was last opened.
What is something that should NEVER go in a microwave?
Anything that contains metal like aluminum foil, coins, or spoons
Bonus: eggs, single use plastic or takeout containers, hot peppers, and styrofoam
What should you do if you smell or see smoke coming from the kitchen?
Alert anyone else that is in the home. Get your parents to help and/or call 911. Leave the house if the smoke is overwhelming or the fire cannot be tamed with an extinguisher
I do NOT need to wash my fruits and vegetables before I cook or eat them. T/F
False
Most veggies and fruits are grown with the help of pesticide (to kill bugs) and fertilizer (could be chemical or natural). You don't want to eat either of these things.
Sharpening a knife will make food more difficult to cut, causing more injuries. T/F
False! A dull knife is a more dangerous knife because you need to use more force to cut food. You can easily injure yourself with any knife but extra force can cause more damage.
What should the typical use of a fire extinguisher look like?
P.A.S.S.
P-Pull the Pin
A-Aim at the base of the fire
S-Squeeze the trigger
S-Sweep from side to side to douse the flames
What is the maximum amount of time leftover cooked food should be stored in the refrigerator?
A. 1-2 days B. 3-4 days C. 7 days
B. 3-4 days but use your best judgment! Food poisoning is not worth the 5 day old takeout!