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You can't see them, but they are everywhere and they are ______.
You can't see them, but they are everywhere and they are ______.
dangerous
We can stop ______ by doing four very simple things.
We can stop ______ by doing four very simple things.
germs
Keep fish, meat, cooked food and dairy products in the ______.
Keep fish, meat, cooked food and dairy products in the ______.
fridge
______ kills germs.
______ kills germs.
Don't use the same knife to cut raw meat and ______ meat.
Don't use the same knife to cut raw meat and ______ meat.
Flashcards
Cleaning hands
Cleaning hands
Washing hands with soap and water before cooking to eliminate germs.
Clean surfaces
Clean surfaces
Ensure kitchen surfaces are sanitized to avoid contamination.
Food chilling
Food chilling
Store fish, meat, and dairy products in the fridge to keep them fresh and safe.
Cooking food
Cooking food
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Cross-contamination
Cross-contamination
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Study Notes
Preventing Germs
- Germs are invisible but are present everywhere and can cause illness.
- Preventing germs requires four simple steps: cleaning, chilling, cooking, and avoiding cross-contamination.
Cleaning
- Wash hands with soap and water before handling food, particularly before cooking.
- Sanitize all kitchen surfaces.
- Use clean cooking utensils (pots, pans, dishcloths).
Chilling
- Refrigerate fish, meat, cooked food, and dairy products.
- Store various food types in separate containers in the refrigerator.
- Never leave perishable food outside the refrigerator for more than two hours.
Cooking
- Cooking eliminates germs.
- Ensure food is cooked thoroughly.
- Reheat food only once.
Cross-Contamination Prevention
- Keep raw meat separate from cooked food.
- Do not use the same utensils (knives, cutting boards) for raw and cooked food.
- Avoid using the same cutting board for raw and cooked food.
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