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

Raw meat must be stored in leak-proof containers or tightly sealed wrapping to prevent juices from dripping onto other foods and to contain potential pathogens.

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

The cloth towel picks up bacteria from the raw meat area and transfers them to the salad area. Single-use paper towels or sanitized cloths should be used, with separate cloths for different areas.

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

Allergen cross-contact can cause severe reactions. All equipment, utensils, and surfaces must be cleaned and sanitized before preparing allergen-free food. Removing an allergen from a finished dish does not eliminate trace amounts.

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

Separating raw and ready-to-eat food preparation by time or space prevents cross-contamination. If the same area must be used, it should be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized between tasks.

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

Each time food is tasted, a clean spoon must be used to prevent introducing bacteria from the mouth into the food. Used tasting utensils must be placed in the dirty dish area.

Ontario Food Handler Practice Test

Ontario Food Handler Practice Test

Ontario Food Handler Certificate Cross-Contamination Prevention 2