What is Food Cross Contamination and How to Prevent It?
                                
                                
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                                According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 48 million Americans get sick from foodborne illnesses each year, with cross-contamination being a leading cause. It is the process by which harmful bacteria or allergens are transferred from one food or surface to another, often with serious health consequences.