Cross-Contamination & AllergensQuestion 41 of 319
A prep cook is preparing an allergen-free salad for a guest with a wheat allergy. Which step is INCORRECT?
a.Wash hands thoroughly and put on new gloves
b.Plate the salad on a clean dish brought directly from the dishwasher
c.Use a freshly cleaned and sanitized cutting board and knife
d.Use the same tongs that were just used to plate a sandwich on a wheat bun, since they look clean
Explanation
Tongs that touched wheat carry allergen residue invisible to the eye. Using them on an allergen-free salad causes cross-contact. Every utensil that touches the allergen-free meal must be cleaned and sanitized or replaced with a clean one.
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