Which is not a recommended measure to prevent cross-contamination?

• A. Using separate equipment for different products.
• B. Color coding equipment.
• C. Sharing utensils between products without cleaning.
• D. Cleaning between batches.

Answer: (C)

Preventing cross-contamination hinges on stopping the transfer of residues, allergens, and microbes between products. Using separate equipment for different products ensures that residues from one product cannot contaminate another. Color coding equipment helps workers quickly identify which tools belong to which product line, reducing the chance of using the wrong tool. Cleaning between batches removes any remaining product, residues, and microbes so the next batch starts clean. Sharing utensils between products without cleaning creates a direct pathway for cross-contact, which is exactly the situation cross-contamination control aims to prevent. That practice is not recommended.