Which statement is part of Clean & Control measures to prevent contamination?

• A. Cook foods thoroughly.
• B. Sanitize, manage waste, and stop pests.
• C. Maintain a warm kitchen.
• D. Ignore pest control.

Answer: (B)

Preventing contamination relies on keeping the production environment clean and under control. Clean & Control measures target sanitation, proper waste handling, and pest management to stop contaminants from entering or spreading.

Sanitize, manage waste, and stop pests is the best choice because it directly represents those foundational practices: cleaning and sanitizing surfaces and equipment to remove contaminants, disposing of waste properly so it doesn’t attract or harbor pathogens, and implementing pest control to prevent pests from introducing contaminants or spreading them.

Cooking foods thoroughly, while important for eliminating pathogens in finished products, does not address the hygienic conditions of the prep and processing environment itself. Maintaining a warm kitchen isn’t a standard Clean & Control measure and can actually encourage microbial growth if not managed properly. Ignoring pest control clearly contradicts the preventive intent of Clean & Control measures.