Which of the following is a challenge to food safety?

Language and culture present significant challenges to food safety because they can create barriers to communication and understanding among food service employees and between employees and customers. Effective communication is essential in a food service environment to ensure that food handling procedures are followed correctly, and that all staff have a clear understanding of food safety protocols.

When team members speak different languages or come from diverse cultures, there may be misunderstandings surrounding food safety practices, such as proper storage temperatures, cooking internal temperatures, or sanitation procedures. This can lead to increased risks of foodborne illness and potentially compromise the safety of the food being served.

In contrast, high protein diets, excessive cooking times, and food presentation do not inherently pose the same widespread barriers to understanding and implementing food safety measures. While they may influence culinary practices and customer preferences, they do not directly affect the fundamental communication required to maintain food safety protocols.