Kitchen Safety Superstars

What is cross-contamination?

• Cooking food to the right temperature

• Using the same cutting board for raw meat and vegetables

• Washing hands before eating

• Storing food in a refrigerator

Where should raw meat be stored in the refrigerator?

• On the top shelf

• In the door compartments

• On the bottom shelf

• It doesn't matter where

Why is it important to use different utensils for raw and cooked foods?

• To make cleaning up easier

• To prevent the spread of bacteria from raw to cooked food

• Because it looks nicer

• To keep the flavors separate

What should you do if you sneeze or cough while preparing food?

• Keep cooking, it's okay

• Wipe your hands on your clothes and continue

• Wash your hands immediately and sanitize any affected surfaces

• Cover the food with a lid and continue cooking

How often should kitchen surfaces be cleaned to prevent foodborne illness?

• Once a week

• Before preparing each type of food

• Once a day

• Only when they look dirty