19) A food handler drops the end of a hose into a mop bucket and turns the water on to fill it. What has the food handler done wrong? A.Created a cross-connection B. Created an air gap separation C. Prevented backflow D. Prevented atmospheric vacuuming

## Step 1<br />The problem presents a situation where a food handler drops the end of a hose into a mop bucket and turns the water on to fill it. This action can lead to a potential health risk due to the possibility of contamination.<br /><br />## Step 2<br />The options provided are:<br />A. Created a cross-connection<br />B. Created an air gap separation<br />C. Prevented backflow<br />D. Prevented atmospheric vacuuming<br /><br />## Step 3<br />A cross-connection is a situation where the potable (drinkable) water supply comes into contact with non-potable substances. This can lead to contamination of the drinking water.<br /><br />## Step 4<br />In the given scenario, the food handler has created a cross-connection by allowing the hose to come into contact with the mop bucket, which could contain non-potable substances. This is a violation of food safety regulations.