Kitchen Safety and Hygiene Challenge

What is the first thing you should do before cooking?

• Gather ingredients and tools.

• Start cooking without a plan.

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

• Wash the dishes before cooking.

What should you do after handling raw meat?

• Wash hands with soap and clean surfaces.

• Store meat in the fridge immediately.

• Cook meat without any precautions.

• Rinse meat with cold water.

Why is it important to wash your hands?

• Washing hands is unnecessary.

• It is important to wash hands only if you can see the germs.

• It is important to wash your hands to prevent the spread of germs and maintain good health.

• Handwashing is only needed after eating food.

Germs are invisible

• True
• False

What is cross contamination?

• It is the use of the same utensils for different dishes.

• It is the spreading of germs from one food item to another.

• It refers to the mixing of different food flavors.

How can you prevent cross contamination while cooking?

• Use separate utensils and cutting boards for raw and cooked foods.

• Store raw and cooked foods together in the fridge.

• Use the same utensils for all food types.

• Wash hands only after cooking is done.

What should you use to cut vegetables after cutting raw meat?

• A wooden spoon and plate.

• A dirty cutting board and knife.

• A plastic bag and scissors.

• A clean cutting board and knife.

Why is it important to use clean utensils?

• Using clean utensils is unnecessary for cooking.

• Clean utensils can cause food to taste bland.

• Dirty utensils can enhance the flavor of food.

• It is important to use clean utensils to prevent foodborne illnesses and ensure food safety.

What happens if someone eats contaminated food?

• Nothing will happen to that person.

• They can get sick with stomach ache, vomiting, or diarrhea.

• Noting happens and the food tastes funny.

• They will have a headache.

What should you do if you drop a utensil on the floor?

• Pick it up and wash it.

• Leave it on the floor until later.

• Ignore it and continue eating.

• Throw it away immediately without checking.