Question

which step would prevent cross - contact when preparing an allergen - free meal?
o a. removing bones or pits from food
o b. cooking the food for a longer amount of time
o c. serving allergen - free meals before other meals
o d. replacing the allergens on a pre - made meal with safe foods
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Explanation:

Cross - contact occurs when an allergen comes into contact with food that is supposed to be allergen - free. Serving allergen - free meals before other meals reduces the risk of cross - contact as there is less chance of allergen - containing foods contaminating the allergen - free ones. Removing bones or pits (a) is about food safety in terms of physical hazards, not allergens. Cooking for longer (b) is related to food safety (e.g., killing bacteria) not cross - contact. Replacing allergens in a pre - made meal (d) is more about reformulating the meal rather than preventing cross - contact.

Answer:

C. Serving allergen - free meals before other meals