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    cross-contamination

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    A1
    n. (u.)Uncountable NounThe process by which bacteria or other microorganisms are unintentionally transferred from one substance or object to another, with harmful effect.
    Washing raw chicken and then preparing a salad on the same surface can lead to cross-contamination.
    n. (u.)Uncountable NounThe transfer of infectious agents (bacteria, viruses, etc.) from one person or object to another.
    In hospitals, strict hygiene protocols are essential to prevent cross-contamination between patients.
    n. (u.)Uncountable NounThe process of something becoming impure or infected through contact with something else.
    The investigation revealed a case of cross-contamination in the water supply.

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    What are the standard serves of spirits

    03:00What are the standard serves of spirits
    • Cross-contamination can occur from different alcohols in water wash and excess liquid left in the jigger may mean the next shot is under poured.

      Cross-contamination can occur from different alcohols in water wash and excess liquid left in the jigger may mean the next shot is under poured.

    • You'll need to wash out and dry the jigger between uses with different ingredients so as to prevent cross-contamination.

      You'll need to wash out and dry the jigger between uses with different ingredients so as to prevent cross-contamination.

    B2

    Woman Allergic to Everything Except 2 Foods

    08:57Woman Allergic to Everything Except 2 Foods
    • I didn't tell them that I was susceptible to having a reaction from cross-contamination.

      I didn't tell them that I was susceptible to having a reaction from cross-contamination.

    • I didn't tell them that I was susceptible to, you know, having a reaction from cross-contamination,

      I didn't tell them that I was susceptible to, you know, having a reaction from cross-contamination,

    B1

    Why allergies are getting worse | Chasing Life

    28:59Why allergies are getting worse | Chasing Life
    • So what a lot of companies did that were making different food products where there might have been a little bit of cross-contamination there, but

      So what a lot of companies did that were making different food products where there might have been a little bit of cross-contamination there, but

    • So what a lot of companies did that were making different food products where there might have been a little bit of cross contamination there, but

      So what a lot of companies did that were making different food products where there might have been a little bit of cross contamination there, but

    B1

    What You Should Know Before Eating At Chick-Fil-A Again

    03:47What You Should Know Before Eating At Chick-Fil-A Again
    • The bun comes pre-sealed to avoid cross contamination, and you have to build it yourself.

      The bun comes pre-sealed to avoid cross contamination, and you have to build it yourself.

    B2

    What You Should Really Know Before Eating At A Buffet

    04:53What You Should Really Know Before Eating At A Buffet
    • The other big danger is cross-contamination.

      The other big danger is cross-contamination.

    B1

    What You Don't Know About McDonald's Famous Hash Browns

    04:37What You Don't Know About McDonald's Famous Hash Browns
    • Those avoiding gluten also need to be concerned with cross-contamination in the fryer oil,

      Those avoiding gluten also need to be concerned with cross-contamination in the fryer oil,

    B2