Why are separate knives and boards used to prevent cross-contamination?
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Correct answer: To stop harmful microbes moving from raw to cooked food
Raw meat, poultry, eggs, seafood, and unwashed produce may carry harmful microorganisms. If the same knife or board is used for ready-to-eat food without thorough cleaning and sanitising, those microbes can transfer to it. Separate equipment, handwashing, and proper cooking reduce the risk of foodborne illness.
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To stop harmful microbes moving from raw to cooked food
Why is this the correct answer?
Raw meat, poultry, eggs, seafood, and unwashed produce may carry harmful microorganisms. If the same knife or board is used for ready-to-eat food without thorough cleaning and sanitising, those microbes can transfer to it. Separate equipment, handwashing, and proper cooking reduce the risk of foodborne illness.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Home Science question. Chapter: Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics.
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