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Wiping a cutting board with a damp towel that was previously used on raw chicken is:

Reused contaminated cloths spread pathogens. The correct answer is "Cross-contamination". This reflects the accepted standard for the food-handler assessment an

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Question: Wiping a cutting board with a damp towel that was previously used on raw chicken is:

Answer options:

  • Acceptable ✅ Cross-contamination
  • Sterilization
  • Sanitizing

Correct answer: Cross-contamination

Explanation: Reused contaminated cloths spread pathogens. The correct answer is "Cross-contamination". This reflects the accepted standard for the food-handler assessment and aligns with the official handbook for this competency.

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