What color chopping board is typically used for meat?

• A. Blue
• B. Red
• C. Green
• D. Yellow

Answer: (B)

Color-coded chopping boards are a simple, visual way to stop cross-contamination in the kitchen. For meat, the color red is typically used because raw meat can carry harmful bacteria that mustn’t touch ready-to-eat foods. Having a dedicated red board for raw meat makes it obvious when you’re about to use it, and you should clean and sanitize it before using it for anything else. This separation, along with proper handwashing and utensil hygiene, reduces the risk that pathogens from raw meat will reach foods that aren’t going to be cooked before eating. Other colors are used for different food groups to maintain clear separation across the kitchen.