FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
FOODBORNE ILLNESS AND FOOD SAFETY
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -A damp pot holder on a hot pan creates steam. Steam can cause serious burns. Never use or store flammable substances such as cleaning fluid, adhesives, or aerosol sprays near any source of heat. Keep pan handles turned away from the edge of the range so the pan will not be knocked off.
Detailed explanation-2: -Touching hot utensiles directly with bare hands can cause severe burns. To avoid that, we should use mittens, tongs, pot holders or even cloth to hold any hot utensil.
Detailed explanation-3: -Lift the lid of a pan on a range so the opening is toward you so the steam billows away from your face. Steam burns are worse than water burns. Steam is the gas form of water and is hotter than the liquid form. Lift the lid top towards you and having the steam away from your face.
Detailed explanation-4: -Use Protective Clothing and Equipment Use potholders, gloves, or mitts when checking food on the stove, placing food in boiling water, or reaching into ovens and broilers. Never use wet material (like a damp towel) as a potholder.