FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
FOODBORNE ILLNESS AND FOOD SAFETY
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Question
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Above 60 C the bacteria will
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multiply
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sleep
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die
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fast
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The World Health Organization (WHO) notes that bacteria are rapidly killed at temperatures above 149°F (65°C).
Detailed explanation-2: -At 63°C bacteria stop growing and above this temperature start to die. At 75°C enough of them have been destroyed to reduce levels to below the threshold that would make you ill, making the food safe to eat.
Detailed explanation-3: -Bacteria can be classified by their optimal growth temperature. The following are the five classifications: Hyperthermophile (60 degrees C and upwards) Thermophile (optimal growth between 45 and 122 degrees)
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