Safety & Sanitation
How should your hair be when cooking in the kitchen?
Tied up tight
What is the "claw grip?"
Tucking your fingertips and curling them inward, resembling a claw
What infamous foodborne is caught from exposure to undercooked poultry?
Salmonella
How should brown sugar be measured?
Scooped into a dry measuring cup and packed in until tight and compact
If a grease fire starts in a pan, what should be used to extinguish it?
A lid or baking soda.
Why is a sharp knife safer than a dull one?
It cuts through food with less force, reducing the chance of slipping.
What group of people is most prone to foodborne illnesses?
People with weakened immune systems
How should you measure liquid in a liquid measuring cup?
What is NOT a safe way to thaw frozen food?
On a kitchen counter
What should you do with a knife when you are done washing it?
Immediately put it away
What are the symptoms of Listeria?
Flu-like symptoms
Why is it important to preheat the oven before baking?
So that the food will cook evenly
What should the internal temperature of poultry be cooked to, to be considered safe?
165 degrees Fahrenheit
When washing knives, how should they be handled?
Washed immediately and separately so others can see them.
What can harmful strains of E.Coli cause?
Kidney failure or UTIs.
How many teaspoons are in a tablespoon?
Three
What should immediately be done when there is a spill in the kitchen?
Clean it up
What is an example of a knife technique?
Chopping, dicing, slicing, mincing, etc.
What is the most commonly caught Foodborne illness?
Campylobacter bacteria are one of the most commonly found in foodborne illness
Why is using the correct measuring cup important?
Different measuring cups measure volume differently