Contamination & AllergensQuestion 42 of 320
A dishwasher stores a bottle of degreaser on a shelf directly above a bin of fresh onions. This creates a risk of which type of contamination?
a.Biological contamination
b.Physical contamination
c.Chemical contamination
d.Allergen cross-contact
Explanation
Storing chemicals above or next to food risks chemical contamination if the cleaner leaks or splashes onto the food. Chemicals must be stored in a separate area, below and away from food and food-contact surfaces. This is not biological or physical contamination, and degreaser is not a food allergen.
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