BJ wants to follow the "Check Your Steps" rules for food safety.When he prepares high-risk foods,he washes his hands before and after touching the food; sanitizes surfaces that come in contact with all foods; avoids cross contamination; cooks meats to their proper internal temperatures; and after meals,he keeps serving dishes with cooked food on the table,so his guests can nibble on the items.After eating one of his meals,he and his dinner guests developed a food-borne illness.Based on this information,which step did he fail to take?

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Based on the information given, it is not clear that BJ failed to take any of the four listed steps (pasteurize, chill, clean, separate). However, it is important to keep in mind that the "Check Your Steps" guidelines also include chilling foods properly to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria. It is possible that BJ did not properly store or cool the leftovers from his meal, leading to the development of a food-borne illness.

BJ Wants to Follow the "Check Your Steps" Rules for Food