Contamination & AllergensQuestion 59 of 320
A produce delivery arrives and the manager notices some crates have signs of pest activity and damaged packaging. The best action is to:
a.Accept it and wash everything well
b.Store it separately and use it first
c.Accept only the undamaged items and put the rest in the freezer
d.Reject the contaminated or damaged items at receiving
Explanation
Food that shows signs of pests, damage, or contamination should be rejected at the receiving dock and not accepted into the establishment, protecting the food supply. Washing, separating, or freezing contaminated product does not make it safe. Rejecting problem deliveries is a key manager control point.
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