Contamination & AllergensQuestion 68 of 320
Physical contamination can be reduced by which of the following practices?
a.Not wearing jewelry, using shatter-resistant lighting, and inspecting food for foreign objects
b.Cooking food to 135°F
c.Adding more salt to food
d.Storing food at room temperature
Explanation
Preventing physical contamination involves removing potential foreign objects: not wearing jewelry that can fall in, using shatter-resistant light shields, keeping fingernails trimmed, and inspecting food for bones, pits, or packaging. Cooking temperature, salt, and room-temperature storage address other hazards, not physical objects.
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