Question

which of the following shopping strategies may help prevent food-borne illness?
check all that apply

do not buy food in damaged containers.

purchase only pasteurized fruit and vegetable juices.

shop the perimeter of the store first, then shop for packaged foods in the inner aisles

ask the cashier to bag meat, fish, and poultry separate from other foods so their drippings do not contaminate other groceries

Explanation:

• "Do not buy food in damaged containers": Damaged containers can let in contaminants or show signs of spoilage, so avoiding them helps prevent food - borne illness.
• "Purchase only pasteurized fruit and vegetable juices": Pasteurization kills harmful bacteria, so this reduces the risk of getting sick from juice - related pathogens.
• "Shop the perimeter of the store first, then shop for packaged foods in the inner aisles": The perimeter usually has fresh foods (like produce, dairy, meats) which are more perishable and need careful handling; this strategy helps in proper food selection and handling to prevent illness.
• "Ask the cashier to bag meat, fish, and poultry separate from other foods so their drippings do not contaminate other groceries": Meat, fish, and poultry can have harmful bacteria in their drippings. Separating them prevents cross - contamination with other foods.

Answer:

A. Do not buy food in damaged containers
B. Purchase only pasteurized fruit and vegetable juices
C. Shop the perimeter of the store first, then shop for packaged foods in the inner aisles
D. Ask the cashier to bag meat, fish, and poultry separate from other foods so their drippings do not contaminate other groceries