What should you do if you suspect food contamination?

If you suspect food contamination, the appropriate action is to stop serving the food and report to a supervisor. This response is crucial because continuing to serve potentially contaminated food puts customers at risk of foodborne illnesses, which can have serious health consequences. Reporting to a supervisor ensures that the situation can be assessed properly and appropriate actions can be taken, such as disposing of the contaminated food and possibly alerting health authorities if necessary. This procedure helps maintain a safe environment for patrons and upholds food safety standards within the establishment.

The other responses involve actions that could compromise food safety. For instance, monitoring while continuing to serve the food may lead to exposure for customers unaware of the risks. Trying to salvage uncontaminated parts could also result in cross-contamination, and storing the food away from other items does not adequately address the immediate concern and could still expose others to the unsafe food. Therefore, the best practice is to stop serving the food and promptly report the issue.