California eFoodHandlers Practice Exam

How do you avoid cross contamination?

1. Only use one cutting board

2. Never wash your hands

3. Use the same knife for meat and vegetables

4. All of these

The correct answer is: All of these

Cross contamination occurs when bacteria and germs are transferred between different surfaces, such as from raw meat to other food items or from dirty hands to clean food. To avoid cross contamination, it is important to use separate cutting boards for different types of food (to prevent contact between raw meats and other items), wash your hands regularly while preparing food (especially after handling raw meats), and use different knives and utensils for different types of food. Option A is not entirely correct because both a meat cutting board and a vegetable cutting board should be used to prevent cross contamination. Option B is incorrect because washing hands is crucial in preventing cross contamination. Option C is incorrect because using the same knife for meat and vegetables can lead to cross contamination. Therefore, D is the correct answer as it includes all the necessary measures to avoid cross contamination.