- inadequate handwashing.
- cross-contamination.
- storage and cooking temperatures.
- contamination of food by animal waste.
How can a food handler contaminate the food during the food preparation stages of food handling?
- If contaminated water or ice is used to wash, pack, or chill fruits or vegetables, the contamination can spread to those items.
- During the slaughter process, germs on an animal's hide that came from the intestines can get into the final meat product.
How can food handlers avoid behaviors that can contaminate food?
using a paper towel to open the restroom door in order to avoid contamination. When to Wash Hands Food handlers must wash their hands before preparing food or working with clean equipment and utensils. They must also wash their hands before putting on single-use gloves.
How can food handlers avoid behaviors that contaminate food?
Creating personal hygiene policies. Training food handlers on personal hygiene policies and retraining them regularly. Modeling correct behavior at all times. Supervising food safety practices.