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What process can reduce the numbers of microorganisms on food?
What process can reduce the numbers of microorganisms on food?
- Mechanical abrasion
- Pitting or coring
- Sweating of products during handling
- Adequate washing (correct)
Which type of equipment is particularly likely to be a source of contamination with microorganisms?
Which type of equipment is particularly likely to be a source of contamination with microorganisms?
- Equipment with dead ends
- Modern metal equipment
- Wooden surfaces (correct)
- Smooth surfaces without cracks
What can contribute to an increase in the numbers of microorganisms on food products?
What can contribute to an increase in the numbers of microorganisms on food products?
- Blanching
- Sweating of products during handling (correct)
- Modern metal equipment
- Trimming
Which method is made to facilitate cleaning and sanitization?
Which method is made to facilitate cleaning and sanitization?
What kind of surfaces are especially likely to be sources of contamination with microorganisms?
What kind of surfaces are especially likely to be sources of contamination with microorganisms?