California eFoodHandlers Practice Exam

How should food be stored to avoid cross contamination?

1. Ready-to-eat foods must be stored under raw meats and eggs

2. Raw meats and eggs must be stored under ready to eat foods

3. Raw meats and eggs must be stored alongside ready to eat foods

4. Ready-to-eat foods must be stored without packaging

The correct answer is: Raw meats and eggs must be stored under ready to eat foods

Raw meats and eggs should always be stored below ready-to-eat foods to avoid cross contamination. This is because raw meats and eggs can potentially contain harmful bacteria that can contaminate other foods if they are stored above them. Option A and C are incorrect because they suggest storing raw meats and eggs alongside or above ready-to-eat foods. Option D is incorrect because packaging can provide a barrier and help prevent cross contamination. Therefore, the best way to store food to avoid cross contamination is to keep raw meats and eggs separate from ready-to-eat foods and store them below the ready-to-eat foods.