Cross-Contamination & AllergensQuestion 28 of 319
Cross-contamination is best defined as:
a.Spoilage caused by bacteria growing inside a single food item over time
b.The transfer of harmful microorganisms or substances from one food, surface, or person to another food
c.An allergic reaction triggered by eating two foods at the same meal
d.Chemical breakdown that occurs when foods are heated above 165°F
Explanation
Cross-contamination means harmful microbes, allergens, or chemicals move from one item (raw chicken, a dirty hand, a sanitizer bottle) to another food or contact surface. California H&S Code §113984 requires food to be separated and protected from such transfer.
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