Which of the following can cause contamination? Select four (4) correct answers.

Question

Select all that apply
Staff coughing and sneezing over food
Staff with poor personal hygiene
Staff not wearing appropriate PPE when preparing food
Preparing food that is overcooked or burnt
Preparing raw and cooked meats on the same chopping board
Leaving cooked rice in the fridge

Answer 1

The following options can cause contamination:

1. Staff coughing and sneezing over food
2. Staff with poor personal hygiene
3. Staff not wearing appropriate PPE when preparing food
4. Preparing raw and cooked meats on the same chopping board

These practices can introduce harmful bacteria or pathogens that can lead to foodborne illnesses. The other options listed (overcooking food, leaving cooked rice in the fridge) are less directly related to contamination but can still affect food safety in different ways.