FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
FOODBORNE ILLNESS AND FOOD SAFETY
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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135
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145
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155
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165
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Detailed explanation-1: -Note: There are three important temperatures to remember when cooking meat or eggs at home: Eggs and all ground meats must be cooked to 160°F; poultry and fowl to 165°F; and fresh meat steaks, chops and roasts to 145°F. Use a thermometer to check temperatures.
Detailed explanation-2: -No matter what’s on your menu, the USDA states that the internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165° for food safety.
Detailed explanation-3: -White Meat Doneness The USDA recommends that chicken and poultry be cooked to a minimum internal temperature of 165 F for at least 30 seconds.
Detailed explanation-4: -Poultry: The safe cooking temperature for all poultry products, including ground chicken and turkey, stays the same at 165 ºF.