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What does it mean to establish critical limits?

  1. Set boundaries for operational efficiency

  2. Prevent or eliminate the hazard

  3. Define employee responsibilities

  4. Label food items correctly

The correct answer is: Prevent or eliminate the hazard

Establishing critical limits means setting specific boundaries or parameters within which a process must operate to prevent or eliminate food safety hazards. By defining these critical limits, food handlers are able to effectively control and monitor the identified hazards to ensure safe food handling practices. This helps in maintaining the quality and safety of the food being served to customers. The other options mentioned are not directly related to establishing critical limits for preventing or eliminating food safety hazards.