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Cross contamination

the transfer of a harmful

substances from one food

to another by direct or

indirect contact

i .Direct cross contamination involved the transfer

of a harmful agent from raw foods to cooked or

ready-to-eat foods

Example : blood from thawing ground beef

dripping onto fresh produce stored on shelf below

i. Indirect cross contamination involved the transfer of

a harmful agent to food by hands, utensils or

equipment

Example : raw chicken prepared with knife and

cutting board that are not cleaned and sanitized

after use