What does cross-contamination mean in a kitchen environment? Imagine that you are in a kitchen environment where you have been asked to filet some fish and then switch over to dressing salads that are ready for service. How would you prevent cross-contamination between these foods?

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Cross-contamination in a kitchen environment means the transfer of harmful bacteria from one food item to another, and to prevent it when switching between tasks, I would thoroughly wash and sanitize all surfaces, utensils, and hands in between handling the fish and the salads.