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Unit 1 Culminating - Q1 2324

Proper kitchen safety involves multiple practices to ensure food hygiene and prevent contamination. Key measures include the need to minimize cross-contamination by using designated food zones and avoiding the reuse of plates that have touched raw meat.

Unit 1 Culminating - Q1 2324

Unit 1 culminating

Safe internal cooking temperatures

Minimum safe internal temperature for most cooked food is 165F to kill bacteria
Let meat warm up briefly before cooking, but avoid long room temperature periods to prevent bacteria.
Follow the maker's instructions and cooking times for slow\pressure cookers
Reheat food leftovers to 165F
Use a food thermometer to check the internal temperature for microwave-cooked foods

Cross-contamination

Safe defrosting techniques
Designated food zones, to minimize cross contamination
Pet restrictions
Discard marinade that have come into contact with raw meat, or boil them
Avoid using the same plate

Food Preparation safety

Safe canning and fermentation
Reusable grocery bags, clean and sanitize after each use
Eating out safely (check rating and reviews)
Online shopping food safety
Plant based cooking safety

Food hygiene

Be extra cautious when preparing food for high kitchen risk population
Regular audits and inspections
Pest control to prevent contamination by insects
Safe water and food sources implements
Thaw food using refrigerater or microwave

Storing foods

Keep bread at room temperature for short term consumption or freeze it for longer storage
Safe refrigerator zones, store raw meet on the bottom to prevent drips onto other food
Freeze foods use airtight containers or freezer bags
Proper packging using containers or sealed bags
Refrigerate perishable items promptly for a 40 F.

Preventing food-borne illness

Safe handling of leafy greens
Safe handling of sprouts
Proper food labeling
Educate family members
Say informed

Preventing accidents in the kitchen

Keep up to date with the latest kitchen safety tips
Keep emergency contact list posted in your ktchen for quick reference
Secure appliances cords
Regular maintenance in the kitchen
Proper ventilation to prevent the build up of gas or smoke

Common accidents in the kitchen

Pressure cooker explosions
Chemical accidents with cleaning supplies
Cooking with cast iron
Overreliance on kitchen gadgets
Charging accidents with battery operated appliances