Which practice demonstrates designated areas?

• A. Using separate cutting boards for raw meat and produce
• B. Reusing the same cutting board for all foods
• C. Storing meat above vegetables
• D. Handling hot foods on the same surface used for cold foods

Answer: (A)

Designated areas are about preventing cross-contamination by assigning specific surfaces and tools to particular types of foods. Using separate cutting boards for raw meat and produce demonstrates this because it keeps potential pathogens from raw meat away from produce that will be eaten raw, reducing the chance of transfer. Other practices undermine this approach: reusing the same cutting board for all foods mixes raw and ready-to-eat items, storing meat above vegetables allows drips onto produce, and handling hot foods on the same surface used for cold foods can transfer contaminants and compromise cleanliness.