RISKS OF CROSS-CONTAMINATION:
Food can become contaminated with bacteria if it is not properly packaged or stored, if it comes in contact with foreign objects during transport, or if it is handled by someone with poor personal hygiene habits.
In addition, improper packing can lead to cross-contamination. If food is not stored in air-tight bags, or if a bag bursts or isn’t closed properly, the food is exposed to air. The food then loses moisture and dries up, loses nutrients, and can become contaminated. Food packaged in this way can also grow mold which can be dangerous to those who eat the food. Refuse to pick up food that is not properly packaged.
