A cook finishes slicing raw chicken on a cutting board and now needs to cut tomatoes for a salad. What is the proper next step?

a.Spray sanitizer on the chicken juices and cut tomatoes on top
b.Flip the board over and cut tomatoes on the other side
c.Wipe the board with a dry towel and continue
d.Wash, rinse, and sanitize the board (or switch to a clean board) and use a clean knife

Explanation

Switching from raw poultry to ready-to-eat produce requires either a clean dedicated board and knife or a full wash-rinse-sanitize of the equipment. A dry wipe or surface spray does not remove pathogen-laden residue.

Law Reference: Cal. H&S Code §113984

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