Contamination & HygieneQuestion 113 of 240
Thawing raw shrimp drips onto trays of ready-to-eat cheese stored below it in the cooler. This situation is:
a.Only a temperature problem
b.Acceptable because both are refrigerated
c.Cross-contamination that must be corrected by storing raw items below ready-to-eat items
d.Safe because cheese is cooked before serving
Explanation
Raw seafood juices dripping onto ready-to-eat cheese is cross-contamination, and the fix is to store raw items below and separate from ready-to-eat foods. Refrigeration slows but does not stop pathogen transfer. The cheese is eaten as-is, so any contamination goes straight to the guest.
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