Question

please note: leaving this page before submitting your assessment will result in failing this attempt. if you exceed the number of allowed attempts, you will be locked out of your course and required to re-register. 3) all these steps for cleaning utensils prevent cross-contamination except: a) washing the utensils in hot, soapy water. b) rinsing the utensils in hot water. c) sanitizing the utensils in a fresh bleach and water solution. d) drying the utensils with a hand towel.

Explanation:

• Washing utensils in hot, soapy water (a) helps remove dirt and contaminants.
• Rinsing in hot water (b) further cleans.
• Sanitizing in bleach - water (c) kills pathogens.
• Drying with a hand towel (d) can introduce new contaminants as hand towels may harbor bacteria.

Answer:

D. drying the utensils with a hand towel.