It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Well, sort of. But why not get into the festive mood a little early with this testing teatime quiz? Spy the seven kitchen hazards in less than 17 seconds and you can consider yourself one of the sharpest seasonal spotters in the UK.
To highlight how easily kitchen dangers can be overlooked – particularly when tackling what’s dubbed the ‘most stressful meal of the year’ – experts at The Knowledge Academy who offer courses in food hygiene and safety, have put together the tricky puzzle.
According to the creators, it takes an impressive 45 seconds on average to identify all seven kitchen hazards that could have resulted in a disastrous Christmas, while one in four people admitted defeat after only spotting six.
Can you beat the 45-second average? Or even better, can you spot them in 17 seconds to put yourself in the top tier of brainteaser fans? Don’t fret if you didn’t catch them all, scroll down below for the full reveal and ensure you steer clear of these common kitchen blunders to minimise chances of injury this Christmas!
How did you do? Did you spy all seven?
Here is a list of all the answers:
- An overflowing bin with flies buzzing about it
- A stack of plates right on the edge of the work sruface
- Red wine right by the gas stove
- An ovenglove right by the gas stove
- Sharp knives sticking out of the soapy sink
- Water left on the tiled floor
- A plant pot right on the edge of the cupboard
Worry not if you didn’t get every one of these. Why not try some of our other quizzes instead? See the list below and give your grey matter a workout.
