Question

You should keep uncooked food separated to prevent _____, the spread of microorganisms from one food to another food.

food preparation methods

cross-contamination

foodborne illnesses

infectious diseases

Answer 1

separated to prevent cross-contamination

Answer 2

The right answer is Cross-contamination

The majority of cases of foodborne illness occur at home? Among the causes of these food "poisonings" are cross-contamination.

Cross-contamination occurs when the microorganisms of a food or contaminated object are transferred to a healthy food. Food, hands, utensils, equipment, work surfaces, tea towels and cutting boards are often the cause of the spread of micro-organisms.