
How to Handle Ready-to-Eat Foods Safely
Cross-contamination is a serious food safety hazard. (Food Safety Education Month: Preventing Cross-Contamination, 2022) When bacteria from raw foods transfer to ready-to-eat (RTE) foods, it can cause foodborne illness. (Food Safety Education Month: Preventing Cross-Contamination, 2022) For food workers, preventing this transfer is a critical responsibility. This guide explains how to protect ready-to-eat food from…