Question

which of the following is an example of indirect contamination:
the accidental spraying of bleach sanitizer onto french fries
the transfer of pathogenic bacteria from a knife used to cut raw poultry to salad greens
raw meat juices dripping onto uncovered coleslaw
all of the above

Explanation:

• Indirect contamination occurs when a contaminant is transferred from one surface or object to another through an intermediate.
• The accidental spraying of bleach sanitizer onto french fries is direct contamination.
• Raw meat juices dripping onto uncovered coleslaw is direct contamination.
• The transfer of pathogenic bacteria from a knife (intermediate) used to cut raw poultry to salad greens is indirect contamination.

Answer:

The transfer of pathogenic bacteria from a knife used to cut raw poultry to salad greens