Contamination & AllergensQuestion 44 of 320
Cross-contamination occurs when:
a.Food is cooked to the correct temperature
b.Pathogens transfer from one surface or food to another, such as raw chicken juices dripping onto lettuce
c.A food naturally spoils over time
d.Salt is added to a dish
Explanation
Cross-contamination is the transfer of pathogens from one food or surface to another, such as raw poultry juices dripping onto ready-to-eat produce or using the same unwashed cutting board. Storing raw meats below ready-to-eat foods and using separate equipment prevent it. Natural spoilage, seasoning, and proper cooking are not cross-contamination.
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