Cross Contamination VS Cross Contact VS Time Temp Abuse

A student cuts raw chicken on a cutting board, then immediately slices lettuce on the same board without washing it.

• Cross-Contamination

• Cross-Contact

• Time-Temperature Abusse

A tray of raw hamburger meat sits out on the countertop from 10am to 1pm.

• Cross-Contamination

• Cross-Contact

• Time-Temperature Abuse

A dirty cloth used to wipe raw meat juice off a counter is later used to dry clean dishes.

• Cross-Contamination

• Cross-Contact

• Time-Temperature Abuse

A baker spreads peanut butter on a sandwich with a knife, and uses the same knife (without cleaning & sanitizing it) to cut into a bagel for a customer.

• Cross-Contamination

• Cross-Contact

• Time-Temperature Abuse

Raw ground beef is stored above strawberries in the fridge, and juices drip onto the fruit.

• Cross-Contamination

• Cross-Contact

• Time-Temperature Abuse

Frozen chicken thighs were placed on the countertop to thaw/defrost prior to cooking.

• Cross-Contamination

• Cross-Contact

• Time-Temperature Abuse

Each topping on the salad bar has its own set of tongs so they are only used for that specific item. Bob goes to make a salad and uses the cheese tongs to grab lettuce, onions, and croutons as well. Behind him, Tiara—who has a severe milk allergy—prepares her salad with lettuce, onions, carrots, cucumbers, and balsamic vinaigrette.

• Cross-Contamination

• Cross-Contact

• Time-Temperature Abuse

A food handler sneezes into their hand and then assembles a sandwich without washing.

• Cross-Contamination

• Cross-Contact

• Time-Temperature Abuse

A blender is used for a milkshake and then rinsed with water before making a dairy-free smoothie.

• Cross-Contamination

• Cross-Contact

• Time-Temperature Abuse

stock pot of soup finished cooking over the stovetop then was transferred into the refrigerator.

• Cross-Contamination

• Cross-Contact

• Time-Temp Abuse