Kitchen safety and Sanitation

We should take for granted that the food we eat is safe.

• True

• False

 Food-borne illness is caused by harmful bacteria in food.

• True

• False

When preparing food, a person should wear rubber gloves if they have an open wound.

• True

• False

While cooking, it is okay to taste from the stirring spoon.

• True

• False

Proper handling of food will prevent bacteria from growing.

• True

• False

The best way to thaw meat is on the kitchen counter.

• True

• False

Do not use water on a grease fire.

• True

• False

A person should always cut food with the knife blade down and slanted away from them.

• True

• False

To prevent cross-contamination you should wash your hands with soap and water after you touch raw meat.

• True

• False

 ____________ is the process of handling food in ways that are clean and safe to eat.

• hygiene

• safety

• sanitation

• contaminated