Contamination & AllergensQuestion 60 of 320
A manager is setting up an allergen-safe order. Which practice best prevents allergen cross-contact during preparation?
a.Wash hands, change gloves, and use freshly cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils
b.Use the same fryer as breaded shrimp
c.Prepare the allergen order on the busiest station
d.Wear the same gloves used for other orders
Explanation
Preventing cross-contact requires washing hands, putting on clean gloves, and using freshly cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, and surfaces dedicated to that order. Keeping the same gloves, working amid other allergen-containing foods, or sharing a fryer with breaded shrimp would transfer allergen proteins to the meal.
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