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 \n# Ready-to-eat food:\n\nFood that is ready-to-eat maybecome contaminated by afood worker's bare hand.  \nReady-to-eat(RTE)food is in aform that is edible withoutadditional preparation toachieve food safety,Examples of RTE Foods:※ Cooked foods  \nEven properly washed hands can contaminate foods.  \nThorough and frequent handwashing can reduce this risk-it does not eliminate it.\"Ready-to-eat food\"is not cookedagain before it is eaten,so harmful bacteria from barehands will not be killed and can cause foodborne illness.  \n※ Washed fresh fruits andvegetablesSalads and saladingredients※ GarnishesCold meats andsandwiches  \nWhat can be used to handle ready-to-eat foods toprevent bare hand contact*?  \nFood employees can handle ready-to-eat food withouttouching it with bare hands by using any of the followingutensils or tools to create a barrier:  \n※ Single-use disposable gloves  \n※ Raw sushi ingredients※ Bread,toast,rolls andbaked goods  \n※   Forks,tongs,scoops,spatulas  \nDeli paper  \n※   Toothpicks  \nWhat activities can be done safely with bare hands?  \nPreparation of raw foods prior to cooking process  \nWashing of whole fruits and vegetables  \n*See Application for Bare Hand Contact Procedure for requirements tohandle ready-to-eat foods with bare hands.","cbCaigRYrPqcAWX0","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaigRYrPqcAWX0","pdf",71625,"English","# Risks of Bare Hand Contact with RTE Foods\n## What are Ready-to-Eat Foods\n## Barriers to Prevent Direct Contact\n## Safe Activities for Bare Hands","[{\"question\":\"Why is bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food considered hazardous?\",\"answer\":\"Ready-to-eat foods are not cooked again before consumption, meaning any harmful bacteria transferred from a food worker's hands will not be killed and could lead to foodborne illness.\"},{\"question\":\"What tools can be used to avoid direct hand contact with RTE foods?\",\"answer\":\"Food employees can use barriers such as single-use disposable gloves, forks, tongs, scoops, spatulas, deli paper, or toothpicks to handle these foods safely.\"},{\"question\":\"Are there any food handling activities that do not require gloves or utensils?\",\"answer\":\"Yes, bare hands may be used for preparing raw foods prior to the cooking process and for washing whole fruits and vegetables.\"}]","Bare Hand Contact Guidelines - Food Safety Best Practices | PDF",1790532446]