What is the impact of poor cleaning on food safety, and which surfaces require regular sanitizing?

• A. Reduces shelf life; only raw meat surfaces require sanitizing.
• B. Improves flavor; glass surfaces require sanitizing.
• C. Increases microbial contamination risk; high-touch surfaces, cutting boards, countertops, utensils, and equipment surfaces require regular sanitizing.
• D. Has no effect; all surfaces require equal cleaning.

Answer: (C)