Kitchen Safety and Sanitation FCS

When pans are on the range top (stove), handles should be turned toward the:

• cook

• front of the range/stove

• inward (center or back) of the range/stove

The safest way to open a can is to use:

• a sharp knife

• a can opener

• kitchen scissors

The safest way to use a knife when cutting food is to angle the blade:

• toward the user

• straight down

• away from the user

To avoid a serious burn when handling a hot pan use a:

• dry pot holder

• dish towel

• a damp washcloth

The safest way to thaw frozen food is:

• on the counter

• under cold running water

• in the refrigerator

The safest way to store knives is:

• in a knife holder

• with other utensils

• on a magnetic strip

Dirty dishes should be washed in:

• bleach water

• cold soapy water

• hot soapy water

The first way to treat a mild burn is to:

• rub butter on the burn

• run cold water over the burn

• anoint with antibiotic cream

Which item should never be used in a microwave?

• aluminum foil

• ceramic cup

• glass plate

The safest way to remove hot, cooked items from the microwave is to use:

• single use gloves

• bare hands

• dry pot holder