FOODSAFE Level 1 Practice Test · Question
Cross-contamination occurs when:
Cross-contamination is the transfer of harmful bacteria from one food item, surface, or person to another, especially from raw to ready-to-eat foods.
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Question: Cross-contamination occurs when:
Answer options: ✅ Pathogens are transferred from raw food to ready-to-eat food
- Different types of food are stored on the same shelf
- Food is cooked to an incorrect internal temperature
- A cleaning cloth is used for multiple tasks
Correct answer: Pathogens are transferred from raw food to ready-to-eat food
Explanation: Cross-contamination is the transfer of harmful bacteria from one food item, surface, or person to another, especially from raw to ready-to-eat foods.
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- What does a food handler with a communicable disease, like vomiting or diarrhea, primarily risk?
- What is the minimum internal cooking temperature for ground meat like hamburgers?
- Which foodborne illness is commonly associated with improperly cooked poultry or eggs?
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