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What is indirect cross-contamination and how to prevent it?

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 48 million people in the United States get sick from foodborne illnesses each year, often caused by indirect cross-contamination. This insidious transfer of pathogens occurs when bacteria, allergens, or other harmful agents are moved from a contaminated object to safe food through an intermediary 'vehicle'.