HUMAN NUTRITION

Detailed explanation-1: -Cross-contamination is what happens when bacteria or other microorganisms are unintentionally transferred from one object to another. The most common example is the transfer of bacteria between raw and cooked food. This is thought to be the cause of most foodborne infections.

Detailed explanation-2: -Cross-contamination occurs when microorganisms (bacteria, parasites, viruses)are transferred from a food where they occur naturally to one where they do not naturally occur. This is dangerous because unsuspected foods are not necessarily prepared in a manner to prevent the survival of microorganisms from other sources.

Detailed explanation-3: -Common activities that result in cross contamination include: using the same knife or chopping board to cut both raw and ready-to-eat foods. using the handwash basin for defrosting food or placing dirty utensils and equipment. storing food uncovered or on the floor of the fridge or freezer.