Question

which of the following is not a way to prevent foodborne illness?
chill foods promptly
leaving cooked food at room temperature for several hours
cook foods to the proper temperature
keep raw food and ready - to - eat food separated

Explanation:

Chilling foods promptly, cooking to proper temperature, and separating raw and ready - to - eat foods are good practices to prevent foodborne illness. Leaving cooked food at room temperature for several hours allows bacteria to grow, increasing the risk of foodborne illness.

Answer:

B. Leaving cooked food at room temperature for several hours