Food safety

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Key Stage 2, 7-11 years
Food safety and hygiene
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Learning objectives

• To understand safe procedures for food safety and
  hygiene
• To know that different foods are stored in
  different places and the reasons why
• To be aware of the rules of the kitchen

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Activity 1
Seeds food show
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Seeds food show
Cooking is fun but it is very important we know
how to be safe.
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Seeds food show
There are five important steps we must remember
before we start cooking. How many do you
know?
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Seeds kitchen safety rules!
There are also important safety rules we need to
follow when using cooking equipment. Do you
know when to ask for help and how to be safe in
the kitchen?
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Seeds kitchen safety rules!
Seeds kitchen safety RULES! worksheet has ten
important steps we need to follow to help keep us
safe in the kitchen.
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Activity 2
Seeds safety challenge
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Seeds safety challenge
When youre cooking in the kitchen it is
important to remember all the different safety
rules, including the correct places to store
different food.
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Seeds safety challenge
Look at the following picture. There are nine
important safety rules that have been broken.
Can you spot all nine?
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Seeds safety challenge
How many did you get right?
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A cat on the work surface. As much as we love our
pets they carry germs and should be kept away
from our food and food preparation areas.
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Cheese in the cupboard. Cold foods need to be
kept cold otherwise they will spoil and will not
be safe to eat.
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Milk on the work top. Cold foods need to be kept
cold otherwise they will spoil and will not be
safe to eat.
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Overflowing rubbish bin. Kitchen rubbish bins
should be emptied regularly as they are an
obvious breeding ground for germs.
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Pot and pan handles should not overhang the
cooker. These need to be turned to the back of
the cooker so that they are not knocked over by
accident.
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Opening oven doors without using oven
gloves. Wear oven gloves to prevent hands getting
burned.
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Hair down. Tie hair back to avoid it falling into
food.
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Jewellery still on. Take off all jewellery as
they can carry germs.
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No aprons. Aprons should always be worn when
cooking.
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Activity 3
Seeds food safety quiz
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Seeds food safety quiz
We must always follow the correct food
preparation and food storage rules in order to
stay safe and healthy.
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Seeds food safety quiz
Seeds has 20 true or false statements to test
your knowledge!
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Seeds food safety quiz
Hold up either your Seeds true or false card
when you think you know which is the correct
answer.
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Seeds food safety quiz
How many can you get right?
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Statement 1
I have long hair so I should always tie it back
before I start to cook.
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True
Long hair should always be tied back when cooking
to avoid it falling into food.
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Statement 2
I should always make sure I have all the
equipment I need before I start to cook.
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True
You should always be properly prepared before you
start to cook.
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Statement 3
It doesnt matter if a saucepan handle hangs over
the side of the cooker.
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False
Saucepan handles need to be turned to the back of
the cooker so they are not knocked over by
accident.
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Statement 4
I dont need to wash my hands every time I
prepare food.
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False
You should wash your hands every time you prepare
food to stop germs spreading.
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Statement 5
Milk should be kept in the cupboard.
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False
Milk should be kept cold and in the fridge
because otherwise it will spoil and will not be
safe to eat or drink.
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Statement 6
Raw food should be prepared on a different
chopping board to cooked food.
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True
To prevent bacteria spreading, raw food should be
prepared on a different chopping board to cooked
food.
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Statement 7
It is OK to lick a spoon and reuse it without
cleaning it first because I have licked it clean.
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False
Never lick spoons and reuse them without cleaning
them first because this will spread germs.
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Statement 8
Potatoes should be stored on the window sill in
the sunshine.
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False
Potatoes should be stored in a cool dark cupboard
otherwise they will go green and will not be safe
to eat.
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Statement 9
I love my cat Tinker but I should not let her sit
on the kitchen work surfaces.
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True
Pets carry germs and should be kept away from our
food and food preparation areas.
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Statement 10
I should always wash my hands after I have
touched raw meat.
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True
You should always wash your hands after touching
raw meat so you do not spread bacteria.
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Statement 11
It doesnt matter if I forget to dry my hands
after I have washed them.
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False
You should always dry your hands because germs
spread more easily if hands are wet.
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Statement 12
I should always ask an adult to light the hobs or
the oven.
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True
An adult should always light the hobs or oven
because naked flames can be dangerous.
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Statement 13
It is OK to eat mouldy bread if I pick off the
mould first.
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False
Eating mouldy bread can make you ill because it
will contain harmful bacteria.
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Statement 14
It is safe to put melted ice cream back in the
freezer.
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False
You should never refreeze ice cream because
bacteria will have started to grow.
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Statement 15
Meat should always be stored at the bottom of the
fridge.
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True
Meat should be kept at the bottom of the fridge
so it does not contaminate other food.
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Statement 16
It is OK to put an open tin of tuna back in the
cupboard.
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False
If you dont eat all the tuna it should be put
into a suitable container and put in the fridge.
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Statement 17
I should never use knives unless an adult is
present.
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True
Using knives is dangerous so an adult should
always be there to supervise.
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Statement 18

It doesnt matter where food is stored.
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False
Food should be stored in the correct place so it
is safe to eat.
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Statement 19

It is not safe to use tin foil in the microwave.
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True
It is dangerous to use tin foil in the microwave.
Only microwave safe equipment should be used.
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Statement 20

If I open the oven door carefully I do not need
to use oven gloves.
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False
Oven gloves should always be worn when opening
the oven door to prevent hands getting burned.
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Food Safety and Hygiene Certificate
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Congratulations! You have successfully completed
your Food Safety and Hygiene training! Dont
forget to collect your certificate.