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. 1) why are you not permitted to use your bare hands when handling ready-to-eat foods? a) your hands can spread germs that can cause foodborne illnesses. b) ready-to-eat foods require additional cooking. c) your hands could get cut and infected. d) you would need to wash your hands more frequently.

Explanation:

Bare hands can carry various germs. When handling ready - to - eat foods (which are not going to be cooked further to kill germs), these germs can be transferred to the food. Foodborne illnesses are caused by consuming food contaminated with harmful microorganisms. Option b is incorrect as ready - to - eat foods do not require additional cooking. Option c is about hand safety rather than food safety. Option d is not the main reason related to foodborne illness prevention.

Answer:

A. Your hands can spread germs that can cause foodborne illnesses.