Ontario Food Handler Certificate Cross-Contamination Prevention 2

Question 1

How should raw meat be wrapped or contained for storage?

Accepted Answer

In leak-proof containers or tightly sealed wrapping

Answer

Loosely covered with a cloth

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In open trays for air circulation

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Wrapped in newspaper

Question 2

A food handler uses the same cloth towel to wipe down a raw meat preparation area and then a salad preparation area. What is the risk?

Accepted Answer

Cross-contamination of bacteria from raw meat to the salad area

Answer

No risk if the towel looks clean

Answer

Only a risk if the towel is wet

Answer

The risk is minimal since both areas are cleaned

Question 3

When preparing food for a customer with a food allergy, what is the most important step to prevent cross-contact?

Accepted Answer

Use clean, sanitized equipment and surfaces that have not contacted the allergen

Answer

Cook the food at a higher temperature

Answer

Simply remove the allergen from the finished dish

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Tell the customer to take antihistamines before eating

Question 4

Which of the following practices helps prevent cross-contamination during food preparation?

Accepted Answer

Preparing raw meats and ready-to-eat foods at different times or in different areas

Answer

Using the same knife for all foods to save time

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Preparing raw meats and ready-to-eat foods at the same time on the same counter

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Rinsing utensils with water between raw and cooked food use

Question 5

What should a food handler do with utensils that have been used for tasting food during cooking?

Accepted Answer

Use a clean spoon each time they taste

Answer

Continue using them after wiping on an apron

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Rinse the spoon in hot water and reuse

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Tasting during cooking is not permitted

Question 6

Why should food handlers avoid using the same sink for handwashing and food preparation?

Accepted Answer

Handwashing can contaminate the sink with pathogens that may transfer to food or food-contact items

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It is inconvenient

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It wastes water

Answer

There is no reason; the same sink can serve both purposes