While preparing fajitas for dinner,Devin uses his sharpest knife to slice a piece of beef steak and then uses the same knife to chop the raw red peppers,tomatoes,and onions for his dish.He heated the meat until it reached an internal temperature of 145°.Immediately after dinner,Devin put all leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.A few hours later,Devin and his family became ill.Which of the following describes Devin's neglect that led to his family's illness?

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Devin's use of the same knife to cut both raw meat and vegetables is an example of cross-contamination, which can lead to the spread of harmful bacteria from the raw meat to the vegetables. This can cause illness, especially if the meat is not cooked to the appropriate temperature or the leftovers are not stored properly in the refrigerator. Therefore, the correct answer is B - cross-contamination.

While Preparing Fajitas for Dinner,Devin Uses His Sharpest Knife to Slice