Cutting vegetables on the same cutting board that has been used to cut up raw chicken is an example of
a. saving time and energy resources.
b. cross-contamination that could spread harmful bacteria.
c. a potential problem only if the chicken was not refrigerated.
d. a food safety problem if the vegetables and chicken are eaten at different meals.
B
This is an example of cross-contamination because bacteria in the raw chicken may contaminate the vegetables. This may save time, but could be very hazardous to health. Even refrigerated raw chicken can harbor harmful bacteria. This practice is risky, regardless of whether the foods will be eaten at the same or different meals.
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