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 only the undamaged items and put the rest in the freezer
b.Reject the contaminated or damaged items at receiving
c.Accept the delivery and wash the produce thoroughly
d.Store those crates separately and use them first
Explanation
Produce showing signs of pests, damage, or contamination is rejected at the receiving dock, set aside for the driver, and noted on the invoice, so it never enters the establishment. Washing contaminated produce does not remove pest droppings, urine, or the pathogens they carry. Freezing holds pathogens in place rather than killing them, and any crate that shared a truck with pest activity is suspect, so keeping the undamaged items without inspecting them is a gamble. Storing the bad product separately and using it first still serves contaminated food to a guest.
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