Question

practicing food safety
which action demonstrates an unsafe food safety practice?
always washing hands with warm water and soap before and after handling food
washing a cutting board with hot, soapy water after using it to cut raw meat
storing leftover foods at room temperature on a countertop
choosing meat or poultry in packaging that is sealed tightly

Explanation:

Storing leftover foods at room - temperature on a countertop can allow bacteria to grow rapidly as room temperature is in the 'danger zone' (40 - 140°F or 4 - 60°C) for food safety. The other actions are safe food - handling practices. Washing hands, cleaning cutting boards, and choosing tightly - sealed meat packaging help prevent contamination.

Answer:

storing leftover foods at room temperature on a countertop