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Food contaminated with harmful bacteria always has an odor or an off flavor.
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Dull knives cause more accidents than sharp ones.
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Utensils used for raw food should be washed with hot soapy water and rinsed before using them for cooked for food.
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Food should be reheated to at least 165 degrees F.
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Any surface that comes in contact with raw food must be cleaned & sanitized.
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Bacteria must have food, carbon dioxide, and a temperature below 40 degrees in order to grow.
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In the kitchen you need separate towels for wiping hands and wiping dishes.
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Mixing two or more household cleaning products together may release poisonous gases.
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Food poisoning symptoms can begin in as few as 30 minutes and as long as 30 days.
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FIFO is a method to rotate refrigerated, frozen, and dry food during storage.
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Because you use latex gloves to prevent the spread of germs, it is okay to leave your gloves on when changing to a new task in the kitchen.
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You should wash your hands after you have touched you face, hair or phone.
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Wipe up spills on the floor right away.
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Climbing up or sitting on the counter is not appropriate.
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You can still pass harmful bacteria to another person or food even if you're not showing symptoms yourself.
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Keep cabinet doors open so everything is in easy reach.
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When food is cooking on the stove top, ensure handles to pans are turned over the counter top.
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When removing food from the stove top, take the pan off first, and then turn the burner off.
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When cooking in the oven, use a dish towel to remove the casserole pan from the oven.
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The "danger zone" is between 41 degrees and 135 degrees for food.
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When a knife is not in use, return it immediately to it's assigned location.
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Take off rings if you are mixing food with your hands.
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When lifting the cover of a hot pan, tilt it so the steam flows out the back and away from your face.
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To prevent the growth and spread of bacteria, use sanitizers to clean kitchen surfaces.
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For food safety, frozen foods should be thawed on the kitchen counter.