What is cross-contamination?
Bacterial cross-contamination is defined as the transfer of bacteria or other microorganisms from one substance to another .Other types of cross-contamination include the transfer of food allergens, chemicals, or toxins.
Many people assume that food borne illness is mostly caused by eating at restaurants, but there are many ways in which cross-contamination can occur, including;
- primary food production — from plants and animals on farms
- during harvest or slaughter
- secondary food production — including food processing and manufacturing
- transportation of food
- storage of food
- distribution of food — grocery stores, farmer’s markets, and more
- food preparation and serving — at home, restaurants, and other food service operations
Given that there are many points at which cross-contamination can occur, it’s important to learn about the different types and how you can prevent it.
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