NUTRITION
KITCHEN SAFETY
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Question
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The transfer of a pathogen from one food to another
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The transfer of an allergen from a food containing an allergen to a food that does not contain the allergen
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Mislabeling a product that contains an allergen
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Touching food with a bare hand
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Detailed explanation-1: -Cross-contact occurs when one type of food comes into contact with another type of food resulting in the mixture of proteins. For food allergies, cross-contact is important when an allergen is inadvertently transferred to a food/meal that is thought to not contain that specific allergen.
Detailed explanation-2: -What is cross-contact? Cross-contact happens when one food comes into contact with another food and their proteins mix. As a result, each food then contains small amounts of the other food. These amounts are so small that they usually can’t be seen.
Detailed explanation-3: -Store allergen-containing foods away from other foods to prevent cross-contact. Prepare allergen-free menu items first. These foods may need to be prepared on a separate, clean pan to avoid cross-contact. Wear a new pair of disposable gloves when preparing and handling allergen-free foods.
Detailed explanation-4: -Allergen cross-contamination can happen unintentionally when there is a risk that the allergen has entered the product accidentally during the production process. This can sometimes happen when several food products are made on the same premises. There is no specific legal requirement to label food with ‘may contain’.