Which practice can help prevent cross-contamination? A.
storing ready-to-eat food below raw food in a cooler
B.
keeping food items in any covered durable containers
C.
using same equipment for prepping raw and ready-to-eat food
D.
keeping single-use items in their original packaging
E.
cooling hot food by placing it on a prep counter overnight

D, Keeping single-use items in their original packaging

Explanation:

By doing this, you are separating any food residue that may be left on the item away from the food you are preparing.

A is wrong because the juices and contaminants of the raw food could get onto the cooked food. They must be stored separately.

B is wrong because you need to have separate containers for you cooked food, raw foods, and vegetables

C is wrong because of the same reason as A

and E is wrong because once hot food is cooled to room temperature, there is only a certain amount of time it can stay out before going bad

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