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What is cross-contamination?

a. The transfer of harmful microorganisms from one food or surface to another
b. The presence of harmful microorganisms in food
c. When someone becomes ill after having eaten food containing toxins
d. When more than two people become sick from eating the same food

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Answer:

a

Step-by-step explanation:

its like touching raw chicken, not washing your hands then making a salad. that raw chicken bacteria is now in the salad.

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Answer:

A) The transfer of harmful microorganisms from one food or surface to another.

Step-by-step explanation:

Cross contamination occurs when bacteria or other microorganisms are unintentionally transferred from one substance or surface to another.

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