California eFoodHandlers Practice Exam 2025 - Free eFoodHandlers Practice Questions and Study Guide

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What is the best example of biological contamination?

A sick food worker coughs onto a prepared sandwich

Biological contamination refers to the presence of harmful microorganisms or toxins in food. Out of the given choices, only option A accurately represents a scenario where a person with a contagious illness is directly contaminating food by coughing onto a prepared sandwich. Options B, C, and D could also contribute to foodborne illness, but they are not specifically related to the presence of harmful microorganisms or toxins. Using dirty utensils could lead to cross-contamination, while adding too much spice and cooking at the wrong temperature could lead to chemical and physical contamination, respectively. Therefore, A is the best example of biological contamination because it directly involves the introduction of illness-causing pathogens into the food.

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Using dirty utensils

Adding too much spice to a dish

Cooking food at the wrong temperature

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