Which is a correct way to prevent cross-contamination?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Keep raw and cooked foods separate
Cross-contamination occurs when microorganisms move from raw food, dirty utensils, hands, or surfaces to cooked or ready-to-eat food. Separating raw meat, poultry, eggs, and seafood from salads and cooked foods, and using clean, separate boards and knives, greatly reduces this risk. Proper handwashing and refrigeration are also important.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Keep raw and cooked foods separate
Why is this the correct answer?
Cross-contamination occurs when microorganisms move from raw food, dirty utensils, hands, or surfaces to cooked or ready-to-eat food. Separating raw meat, poultry, eggs, and seafood from salads and cooked foods, and using clean, separate boards and knives, greatly reduces this risk. Proper handwashing and refrigeration are also important.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Home Science question. Chapter: Concerns and Needs in Diverse Contexts. Topic: Principles of environmental, personal, and food hygiene.
