Unit 1 culminating
Common accidents in the kitchen
Charging accidents with battery operated appliances
Overreliance on kitchen gadgets
Cooking with cast iron
Chemical accidents with cleaning supplies
Pressure cooker explosions
Preventing accidents in the kitchen
Proper ventilation to prevent the build up of gas or smoke
Regular maintenance in the kitchen
Secure appliances cords
Keep emergency contact list posted in your ktchen for quick reference
Keep up to date with the latest kitchen safety tips
Preventing food-borne illness
Say informed
Educate family members
Proper food labeling
Safe handling of sprouts
Safe handling of leafy greens
Storing foods
Refrigerate perishable items promptly for a 40 F.
Proper packging using containers or sealed bags
Freeze foods use airtight containers or freezer bags
Safe refrigerator zones, store raw meet on the bottom to prevent drips onto other food
Keep bread at room temperature for short term consumption or freeze it for longer storage
Food hygiene
Thaw food using refrigerater or microwave
Safe water and food sources implements
Pest control to prevent contamination by insects
Regular audits and inspections
Be extra cautious when preparing food for high kitchen risk population
Food Preparation safety
Plant based cooking safety
Online shopping food safety
Eating out safely (check rating and reviews)
Reusable grocery bags, clean and sanitize after each use
Safe canning and fermentation
Cross-contamination
Avoid using the same plate
Discard marinade that have come into contact with raw meat, or boil them
Pet restrictions
Designated food zones, to minimize cross contamination
Safe defrosting techniques
Safe internal cooking temperatures
Use a food thermometer to check the internal temperature for microwave-cooked foods
Reheat food leftovers to 165F
Follow the maker's instructions and cooking times for slow\pressure cookers
Let meat warm up briefly before cooking, but avoid long room temperature periods to prevent bacteria.
Minimum safe internal temperature for most cooked food is 165F to kill bacteria