Question

how can a food handler prevent cross - contamination when prepping raw meat and ready - to - eat food? prepare them at the same time on the same prep table. clean and sanitize the work surfaces between each product. wear gloves when handling the meat, but not the ready - to - eat food. hold both products at the correct temperature.

Explanation:

Cross - contamination occurs when harmful bacteria from raw meat are transferred to ready - to - eat food. Cleaning and sanitizing work surfaces between each product helps remove bacteria and prevent transfer. Preparing them at the same time on the same table increases the risk of contamination. Wearing gloves only for meat and not for ready - to - eat food is not sufficient as gloves can also carry bacteria. Holding at the correct temperature is important for food safety but does not directly prevent cross - contamination during preparation.

Answer:

B. Clean and sanitize the work surfaces between each product.