Kitchen Safety

What is the temperature danger zone?

• 70 degrees
• 41-135 degrees
• 40-160 degrees
• 35-150 degrees

A dull knife is safer than a sharp knife.

• True
• False

You should always use a damp towel when removing hot foods from the oven, stove or microwave.

• True
• False

It's OK to leave kitchen cabinet doors and drawers open when not using them.

• True
• False

Pots and pan handles should be turned toward the center of the stove or cook top to avoid getting knocked over.

• True
• False

It's OK to have damp hands when plugging in electrical equipment.

• False
• True

To avoid burning yourself, you should use a damp cloth.

• True
• False

You must clean spilled foods or liquids immediately.

• False
• True

It's OK to leave food unattended while cooking in the kitchen.

• True
• False

When cooking, how should you remove the lip or top of your pot or pan?

• Slowly to avoid a steam burn
• Toward you so that you can see you food
• Quickly and away from your face to avoid a steam burn
• Quickly and toward your face