A How should food workers protect food from contamination after it is cooked?

Question

• a. Use single-use gloves to handle the food
• b. Apply hand sanitizer before handling the food
• c. Leave the food to cool on the clean countertop
• d. Place the food on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator

Answer 1

To protect food from contamination after it is cooked, the best option is:

a. Use single-use gloves to handle the food

Using single-use gloves helps to minimize the risk of contamination from the hands of food workers. While applying hand sanitizer can help, it is not a substitute for proper hand washing and glove usage when handling prepared food. Additionally, leaving food to cool on a clean countertop should be done with care to avoid time-temperature abuse, and placing food on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator does not directly prevent contamination but rather helps with proper food storage.