A cook is about to dice unwashed cantaloupe for a fruit cup. What does the Food Code require first?
a.Peel the rind and rinse only the cut flesh afterward
b.Sanitize the rind with a chlorine solution and air dry
c.Wash the whole melon thoroughly in water before cutting
d.Scrub the rind with a soapy detergent and rinse it well
Explanation
Raw fruits and vegetables must be thoroughly washed in water to remove soil and other contaminants before they are cut, combined with other ingredients, cooked, or served. Washing after cutting is too late, because the knife has already carried rind organisms into the flesh, and detergents are not approved for washing produce.
Law Reference: FDA Food Code §3-302.15Practice all 500 questions free — no signup required.
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