Question

which of the following is not a step one can take to prevent food borne illnesses? a. cooking foods to an appropriate temperature b. refrigerating food within two hours of preparation c. cutting all meats with the same knife d. keeping ready - to - eat food separate from raw food please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Explanation:

Cooking foods to proper temp kills bacteria (A helps). Refrigerating promptly slows growth (B helps). Keeping ready - to - eat and raw separate prevents cross - contamination (D helps). Cutting all meats with same knife can spread bacteria and pathogens, increasing risk of food - borne illness.

Answer:

C. cutting all meats with the same knife