NUTRITION
FOOD SAFETY
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Question
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What is an example of cross-contamination?
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Cutting raw vegetables with a clean chef’s knife
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Placing raw meats on the same shelf of the refrigerator
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Preparing raw chicken and vegetables on the same cutting board
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Using clean hands and work surfaces when preparing food
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -A common example of this occurring at home is using the same cutting board and knife to cut raw meat and vegetables, which can be harmful if the vegetables are then consumed raw ( 10 ).
Detailed explanation-2: -Food’s that are ready-to-eat can become cross-contaminated with bacteria introduced on raw products like raw vegetables, raw meat or meat juices, other contaminated products, or by poor personal hygiene.
Detailed explanation-3: -Touching raw meats then handling vegetables or other ready-to-eat foods without washing hands between tasks. Using a food soiled apron or towel to wipe your hands between handling different foods. Failing to change gloves between handling different foods.
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