Bacterial cross contamination is the transfer of bacteria from one substance to another.
DANGERS OF CROSS CONTAMINATION
Cross contamination in food is a major way for bacteria to spread and multiply. It occurs when the juices or germs from other foods touch cooked foods. Cross contamination can result in food poisoning.HOW CROSS CONTAMINATION OCCURS
Many people assume that foodborne illness is mostly caused by eating at restaurants, but there are many ways in which cross contamination can occur:- primary food production — from plants and animals on farms
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