Question

1. which of the following is the best way to prevent cross - contamination? * store raw meat above ready - to - eat foods wash hands between handling different foods use the same cutting board for all items leave food uncovered in the refrigerator

Explanation:

• Storing raw meat above ready - to - eat foods can lead to drips from raw meat contaminating the ready - to - eat foods.
• Using the same cutting board for all items (especially without proper cleaning) can transfer pathogens from one food (e.g., raw meat) to another (e.g., vegetables).
• Leaving food uncovered in the refrigerator can allow bacteria and other contaminants to settle on the food.
• Washing hands between handling different foods helps remove any potential pathogens that might be transferred from one type of food to another. For example, if hands have touched raw meat (which may have harmful bacteria like E. coli), washing hands before handling ready - to - eat foods (like salads) prevents the transfer of those bacteria.

Answer:

Wash hands between handling different foods.