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Kitchen Safety Hints

  • Put food in the refrigerator as soon as meal is over.
  • Cover all containers in refrigerators with lid, plastic or foil to keep from absorbing smells of other foods.
  • Once every two weeks, clean out the refrigerator "If in Doubt - Toss it Out!!!"
  • Refrigerator temperature should be 40 degrees F.
  • Thaw food in the refrigerator.
  • After handling raw meat, poultry or fish, wash all utensils & counter tops with hot soapy water.
  • Do not let raw meats come in contact with fresh vegetables.
  • Wash all fruits and vegetables before using
  • Sanitize the sink drains often. Pour one teaspoon chlorine bleach in one quart of water down the drains.
  • Wash dish rags or sponges daily.
  • Use a clean towel to dry dishes each time or air dry dishes.
  • Empty kitchen wastebasket at end of every day. Wash wastebasket with chlorine bleach water and spray with disinfectant.

Beware of CARBON MONOXIDE - THE SILENT KILLER.

Beware of CARBON MONOXIDE - THE SILENT KILLER.

  • Never leave a vehicle idling in a closed area.
  • Fuel-burning heaters should be vented adequately to the outdoors.
  • Burning charcoal or other combustibles in closed area can lead to a buildup of carbon monoxide.
  • All fuel burning appliances should receive an annual safety inspection.


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