1. Health and safety

What this is made of

• 1(a). Hazards in cooking, and how to respond
• 1(b). First aid for burns, cuts, choking and allergic reactions
• 1(c). Storing, transporting and preparing food safely
• 1(d). Food allergies, intolerance and food-borne illness
• 1(e). Reading food labels, and spotting common allergens

Where this step comes from

1. Cooking Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-09-19), Requirement 1