Contamination & HygieneQuestion 87 of 240
Cross-contact of an allergen is BEST described as:
a.Transferring an allergen from a food or surface to a food that did not contain it
b.Using expired ingredients in a recipe
c.Holding food too long in the danger zone
d.Cooking a food below its minimum internal temperature
Explanation
Cross-contact happens when an allergen is transferred to a food that should be free of it, for example using the same fryer oil, spatula, or cutting board. Unlike cooking, cleaning does not always destroy allergen proteins, so surfaces and utensils must be washed and sanitized between uses. This protects guests with allergies from a dangerous exposure.
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