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FOOD SOURCE 1c. Cross-contamination PUBLIC HEALTH SIGNIFICANCE Disease-causing bacteria can be transferred to food from utensils that have been stored on surfaces which have not been cleaned and sanitized. Equipment such as meat grinders can transfer disease-causing bacteria from one animal species to another if not cleaned and sanitized between different species. Some disease-causing bacteria survive outside the body for considerable periods of time. Food that comes into contact directly or indirectly with surfaces that are not clean and sanitized is liable to such contamination. Disease-causing bacteria and chemicals may be present on the exterior surfaces of raw fruits and vegetables. Washing removes a large amount of the bacteria and/or chemicals present. A separate food preparation sink with running water, and which is indirectly drained to the sewer is required in all establishments that serve raw fruits and vegetables. |
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