Facilities, Cleaning & PestsQuestion 317 of 320
A staff member stores a bottle of drain cleaner on a shelf directly above a bin of flour. What is the risk and correct fix?
a.No risk; move it only if the bottle leaks
b.Chemical could spill or drip onto the flour; relocate all chemicals to a separate area away from and below food
c.Just tighten the cap and leave it there
d.Move the flour above the drain cleaner instead
Explanation
Storing a chemical above food risks spills or drips contaminating the flour, a serious chemical-hazard error. The fix is to store all toxic materials in a designated area that is separate from and below food, equipment, and single-use items. Simply tightening a cap or swapping which item is on top does not eliminate the contamination risk.
Law Reference: FDA Food Code §7-201.11Practice all 320 questions free — no signup required.
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