Cross-Contamination & AllergensQuestion 32 of 319
Under a common color-coded cutting board system, which board should be used for raw chicken?
a.Green
b.Red
c.Yellow
d.Blue
Explanation
A widely used color code is: red for raw red meat, yellow for raw poultry, blue for raw seafood, green for produce, and white for dairy or baked goods. Yellow is reserved for raw poultry.
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