Contamination & AllergensQuestion 75 of 320
A cook drops a metal scouring pad near the prep area and a piece breaks off into a pot of sauce unnoticed. This is a source of:
a.Biological contamination
b.Chemical contamination
c.Physical contamination
d.Allergen cross-contact
Explanation
A metal fragment from a scouring pad in food is a physical contaminant that could injure a guest. Managers should keep such tools away from open food and inspect for stray fragments. It is not an allergen, chemical, or biological hazard.
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