FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
FOODBORNE ILLNESS AND FOOD SAFETY
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Question
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Days:If you experience a power failure and worried about your freezer of food, keep the door shut and this is the length of time that your food will stay frozen.
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -During a power outage, perishable food will stay safe: In a refrigerator for up to 4 hours. In a half-full freezer for 24 hours. In a full freezer for 48 hours.
Detailed explanation-2: -As a general rule of thumb, frozen food will keep for three months in a standard home freezer before starting to show signs of freezer burn. This is true for raw meats, cooked meats, prepared foods, breads, and anything else you might think of freezing.
Detailed explanation-3: -Your freezer should be set at 0 F (minus 18 C) or lower to preserve food for extended periods. Freezing keeps food safe by slowing the growth of microorganisms that cause both food spoilage and foodborne illness.
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