Question

you notice a food handler trim excess fat from a t - bone steak and then move toward a bowl of potatoes to begin peeling them with the same knife. what action should you take? direct the food handler to give the steak to the cook immediately. caution the food handler that she must clean and sanitize her knife. caution the food handler that she must wash the potatoes before peeling. direct the food handler to wipe off the preparation surface before continuing.

Explanation:

Cross - contamination can occur when a knife used for raw meat is then used on produce. Cleaning and sanitizing the knife between uses helps prevent the transfer of harmful bacteria from the meat to the potatoes.

Answer:

Caution the food handler that she must clean and sanitize her knife.