which food item is being stored safely

The food item being stored safely is boxed dry pasta kept 3 inches off the floor. That matches safe dry-storage practice, while the other choices risk contamination or improper storage.

Why this one is safe

• Dry foods should be kept off the floor in a clean, dry storage area.

• Keeping boxed pasta elevated helps protect it from dirt, moisture, and pests.

Why the others are not

• An open container of salsa is less protected from contamination than a sealed container.

• Flour sacks on the floor are unsafe because food should be stored off the floor.

• Raw chicken should be stored carefully and separately to prevent cross-contamination, even when placed on a lower shelf.