PREVENTING KITCHEN ACCIDENTS (4 examples) -Don't catch a knife, when it is falling. -Don't put a grease fire out with water. -Don't open the lid towards you when looking at food in a pot -Don't put a knife in soapy water.
Chemicals(2 things you should not do) -Do not mix chemicals. -Do not put chemicals by fire/hot surfaces. Electrical Safety(3 guidelines) -Keep electrical wires away from water and liquid substances. -Do not cut the wire. -Do not try mask taping or tape a broken wire. Put fire out on range top -Smother it. -Fire extinguisher.
Keeping food safe to eat(4 groups of people more susceptible to food Bourne illnesses) -Pregnant Women -Infants -People with disease -Young children, older adults Bacteria found in a Eggs, Raw Meat, and Poltary -Ecoli -Salmonella
Most deadly form of food poisoning -Botulism Temp. Danger Range and why it's dangerous -40-140 -because bacteria grows faster and doesn't go away much.
Cross contamination and how it is avoided -Cross contamination is the transfer of harmful bacteria from one food to another. -Can be avoided by wearing gloves, or washing your hands. Cooking or freezing food kill bacteria? -No, it either creates more bacteria or stops the growth, also there are natural bacteria on some food.
3 tips for thawing food safely -Put in COLD water. -Put in fridge. -If put on counter, no longer then 2 hours. Time length of keeping left overs -3-4 days at most.
VOCAB Botulism- A rare bacteria that may enter the body through wounds, or they may live in improperly canned or preserved food. E. Coli- A rod-shaped bacterium that is commonly found in the lower intestine of warm-blooded organisms. Salmonella- A bacterium that occurs mainly in the intestine. Bacteria- a member of a large group of unicellular microorganisms, including some that can cause disease
VOCAB Toxins- are substances created by organisms and bacteria that are poisonous to humans, may include medication in small doses. Two hour rule- Perishable foods out no longer then 2 hours. Perishable foods- Foods that go bad/spoil. Thaw law- Best way to thaw food is in the fridge, and cold water