After food is cooked, it is important for food workers to prevent contamination from occurring. Some ways they can do this include:
1. Use clean utensils and equipment: Food workers should use clean utensils, cutting boards, and surfaces to handle cooked food. They should avoid using utensils or equipment that were used to handle raw meat, poultry, or seafood.
2. Store food properly: Cooked food should be stored in clean, covered containers at the appropriate temperature to prevent bacteria growth. Food workers should also avoid storing raw food above cooked food to prevent cross-contamination.
3. Use gloves: Food workers should use disposable gloves when handling cooked food. Gloves should be changed frequently and hands should be washed before and after glove use.
4. Avoid bare-hand contact: Food workers should avoid touching cooked food with their bare hands to prevent contamination.
5. Keep food covered: If cooked food is out in the open, it should be covered to prevent contamination by dust, insects, or other potential contaminants.
By following these steps, food workers can help to ensure that cooked food remains safe and free from contamination.