Food Safety Transport Training

Cross-Contamination Issues
Section 10 of 16

It's time to load the food! Food donation amounts are usually of the size that you can easily carry and lift them. However, if you have a big pickup, you'll want to be sure to follow established guidelines for bending and lifting.

Sealed food containers in insulated bag

Close up this bag and the food will be ready to load into your vehicle. Pick a location in your vehicle that is cool and clean and doesn't expose the donations to risks of cross-contamination. Which of the following photos illustrates a good choice of location?


Choice A

Car front floorboard
Choice B

A clean trunk
Choice C