If raw meat and salad are cut on the same board, what is the main risk?

Correct answer: cross contamination / Cross contamination

The direct answer is option A: cross-contamination. Cross-contamination means harmful microorganisms or other unwanted substances move from one food, surface or utensil to another. The chain is: raw meat may carry pathogens; the same board touches salad; salad may be eaten without cooking; germs can therefore reach the customer. Option A is correct. A separate, properly cleaned and sanitised board, along with handwashing and safe storage, reduces this risk. Option B is wrong because using one board does not reliably improve taste. Option C is wrong because it does not create higher profit and unsafe food may cause loss. Option D is wrong because contamination does not give food a longer shelf life; it can make it spoil or become unsafe sooner. Washing a board casually may not be enough if cleaning is incomplete. Exam cue: keep raw meat separate from ready-to-eat foods and clean surfaces between uses.