Contamination & HygieneQuestion 83 of 240
A dishwasher stores a spray bottle of degreaser on the shelf directly above the bin of clean lettuce. What hazard does this create?
a.Chemical contamination of the food
b.Physical contamination of the food
c.A biological hazard only
d.No hazard as long as the bottle is labeled
Explanation
Storing chemicals above or beside food risks chemical contamination if the bottle leaks, drips, or is knocked over. Cleaning chemicals must always be stored below and away from food, utensils, and food-contact surfaces. Labeling the bottle is required but does not remove the danger of a spill onto the lettuce.
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