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

Cross-contamination is the transfer of harmful microorganisms from one food, surface, or person to another food.

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

Raw meats must be stored below ready-to-eat foods and organized by minimum cooking temperature to prevent drip contamination.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Yellow

Answer

In standard food service color-coding systems, yellow cutting boards are designated for raw poultry to prevent cross-contamination.

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 dedicated, allergen-free equipment and prep surfaces is the most effective method to prevent allergen cross-contact.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Wash hands and change gloves

Answer

After handling raw poultry, hands must be thoroughly washed and gloves changed before touching ready-to-eat vegetables.

Food Safety Practice Test