Which statement about chemical containers is correct?

Which statement about chemical containers is correct?

• A. Food should never be stored in old chemical containers
• B. Food should be stored near cleaning supplies
• C. Food should be stored in open containers
• D. Food should be heated before storage

Answer: (A)

The main idea is preventing chemical contamination by using proper containers. Food should never be stored in old chemical containers because these containers may still hold residues, odours, or materials not approved for food contact. Even after cleaning, traces can remain or migrate into food, creating a chemical hazard that HACCP aims to avoid. Using clean, food-grade containers that are dedicated to food storage, with clear labeling, eliminates this risk. The other statements introduce risks that HACCP seeks to prevent: storing food near cleaning supplies can lead to fumes or spills; keeping food in open containers allows contamination and spoilage; heating food before storage is not a relevant or protective practice for ensuring safe storage.

The main idea is preventing chemical contamination by using proper containers. Food should never be stored in old chemical containers because these containers may still hold residues, odours, or materials not approved for food contact. Even after cleaning, traces can remain or migrate into food, creating a chemical hazard that HACCP aims to avoid. Using clean, food-grade containers that are dedicated to food storage, with clear labeling, eliminates this risk.

The other statements introduce risks that HACCP seeks to prevent: storing food near cleaning supplies can lead to fumes or spills; keeping food in open containers allows contamination and spoilage; heating food before storage is not a relevant or protective practice for ensuring safe storage.