Question

42 all of the following are proper food handling and cooking practices for maintaining food safety except... a refrigerating food promptly b cooking food thoroughly c cutting meat and vegetables on the same cutting board d keeping the kitchen and utensils clean

Explanation:

Prompt refrigeration prevents bacterial growth. Thorough cooking kills pathogens. Cleanliness reduces contamination risks. Using the same cutting - board for meat and vegetables can transfer bacteria from raw meat to vegetables, posing a food - safety risk.

Answer:

C. cutting meat and vegetables on the same cutting board