Riverside Food Handler Practice Test

Preventing biological hazards is crucial in food safety as these hazards can lead to foodborne illnesses. Among the options provided, using separate utensils for raw and cooked foods is vital in preventing contamination from bacteria or other pathogens found in raw food items. When separate utensils are used, it minimizes the risk of transferring harmful microorganisms from raw foods to those that are cooked and ready to be consumed. This practice is part of a broader strategy known as cross-contamination prevention, which is essential in maintaining food safety standards in any food preparation environment. While cooking food at high temperatures is effective for killing pathogens, it does not address the prevention of initial contamination. Storing chemicals away from food is important for preventing chemical hazards, and keeping food covered helps to prevent physical contaminants but does not specifically target biological hazards as directly as using separate utensils does.