Question

which step should a food worker complete to prevent cross - contact?
a. scraping food off of plates before washing them
b. removing pits from fruit as he is preparing a fruit salad
c. cleaning and sanitizing an area after working for four continuous hours
d. washing hands and changing gloves before preparing an allergen - free meal

Explanation:

Cross - contact occurs when an allergen gets transferred to a food that should be allergen - free. Washing hands and changing gloves before preparing an allergen - free meal helps prevent the transfer of allergens from other foods or surfaces. Scraping food off plates is for cleaning, removing fruit pits is for food preparation safety in a different sense, and cleaning/sanitizing after four hours is for general hygiene, not specifically for preventing cross - contact related to allergens.

Answer:

d. Washing hands and changing gloves before preparing an allergen - free meal