Kitchen Safety and First Aid

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Where do most home accidents occur?

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In the kitchen.

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What is food-borne illness?

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Sickness caused by eating food that contains harmful substances.

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What are the symptoms of food-borne illness?

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Flu-like symptoms including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, and other reactions.

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How long can food-borne illness symptoms last?

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From a few hours to several days.

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Who are the 4 risk groups for food-borne illness?

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Pregnant women, elderly, chronically ill people, and children.

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What are microorganisms?

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Living creatures only visible under a microscope.

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What conditions are best for bacterial growth?

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Food, warmth, and moisture.

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How fast can bacteria reproduce?

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Thousands in just an hour.

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Can food look, smell, and taste the same even if contaminated?

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Yes, it can. It might not smell taste or look bad quickly but can still be contaminated

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What are some safe bacteria commonly eaten?

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Yeast in bread, bacteria in yogurt, and mold in blue cheese.