Whilst preparing chicken, you realise you have put raw chicken on the same chopping board as cooked chicken resulting in cross-contamination. What action should you take? Select one (1) correct answer.

Question

Select one of the following
Throw it in the bin but don't tell your supervisor
Continue to use the chicken as it wasn't on the board for too long
Tell your supervisor immediately and isolate the food
Eat the cooked chicken quickly and throw out the raw

Answer 1

The correct action to take is: Tell your supervisor immediately and isolate the food. This ensures that proper food safety protocols are followed and helps prevent the risk of foodborne illnesses.