Food Safety Cross-Contamination Prevention

Question 1

What is cross-contamination?

Accepted Answer

The transfer of pathogens from one surface or food to another

Answer

Cooking food to the wrong temperature

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Leaving food uncovered in storage

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Using the wrong cleaning chemical on equipment

Question 2

How should raw meats be stored in a refrigerator to prevent cross-contamination?

Accepted Answer

Below ready-to-eat foods, arranged by minimum cooking temperature

Answer

Above ready-to-eat foods at any level

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Beside ready-to-eat foods on the same shelf

Answer

In any available space as long as they are covered

Question 3

What color cutting board is designated for raw poultry in standard food service color-coding systems?

Accepted Answer

Yellow

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Red

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Green

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Blue

Question 4

Which practice best prevents allergen cross-contact when preparing allergen-free meals?

Accepted Answer

Using dedicated equipment and surfaces never contacted by allergens

Answer

Using the same utensils washed quickly between uses

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Simply wearing gloves during preparation

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Avoiding contact with other foods on the same counter

Question 5

What must a food handler do after handling raw chicken before touching salad vegetables?

Accepted Answer

Wash hands and change gloves

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Wipe hands on a clean towel

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Apply hand sanitizer only

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Put on a new apron and gloves

Question 6

In what order must items be processed in a three-compartment sink?

Accepted Answer

Wash, rinse, sanitize

Answer

Rinse, wash, sanitize

Answer

Wash, sanitize, rinse

Answer

Sanitize, rinse, wash