1. Let’s get it right this time! Let’s get it right this time!

2.   Maintaining clean conditions to prevent disease!  GERM free! Nice and clean!  The process of following practices to prevent illness  Washing hands  Using hot soapy water  Storing food safely  Using proper food handling processes  Tying back hair  Wearing an apron Sanitation

3.   Tiny living creatures  MICROSCOPIC…can only be seen under a microscope…but still there! GROSS !  Poor food handling practices allow them to grow! Microorganisms

4.   Bacteria:  Harmful microorganisms carried by people, animals, insects, and objects  The cause of most food born illnesses!  Toxin:  Poisons produced by bacteria  Parasite:  Organisms that get their nutrients from other living organisms  Contaminant  A harmful substance that accidently gets into food  Vocabulary

5.   Harmful bacteria from one food transferred to another  NEVER use the same utensil or cutting board for both RAW and COOKED meats, poultry, fish or eggs  Utensils can transfer bacteria from raw to cooked foods Cross Contamination

6.   A disease transmitted by food  Common Types & Locations:  E.Coli – from beef  Salmonella – from uncooked eggs and poultry  Botulism – dented or bulging cans  Staph – coughing and sneezing while handling/preparing foods Food Born(e) Illness

7.   The DANGER Zone:  40-140  Allows rapid growth of bacteria and production of toxins  Do not hold food in this zone for more than TWO hours!!!!!  160 degrees (F)  Or hotter will DESTROY most bacteria ( COOKING )  32 degrees (F) – 40 degrees (F)  Will SLOW bacteria growth ( refrigerating )  Below 31 degrees (F)  Or colder STOPS bacteria growth (but doesn’t kill it!) ( freezing ) Keeping Food Safe Things you just need to know!

8.   Hands should be washed for a minimum of 20 seconds  Try singing happy birthday, twinkle twinkle, or the ABCs  Knives should never be placed in the sink ! They need to wait to be washed next to it! Sink Rules

9.   When removing items from the oven use oven mitts, pot holders, or hot pads… NEVER use towels !  When using pots on the range… handles should be turned inward  When removing a lid from a pot, always open it away from your face…sorry…no free facials here!  In the event of a grease fire… baking soda (found in all kitchens) will smother the flames! NEVER water/liquids! Stove Rules!

10.   On the bottom shelf of the refrigerator  In COLD water  In the microwave  NEVER out on the counter!!!!  Defrosting/Thawing Meat

11.   Keep hot foods hot  Keep cold foods cold  NO DANGER ZONE ( 40-140 )  Serve foods immediately and pack up leftovers in shallow air-tight containers right away! Just Remember!