FOOD TECHNOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Myth: Freezing foods kills harmful bacteria that can cause foodborne illness. Fact: Bacteria can survive freezing temperatures. Freezing isn’t a method for making foods safe to eat. When food is thawed, bacteria can still be present and may begin to multiply.

Detailed explanation-2: -It is a myth that bacteria are killed at temperatures below 40 degrees. In fact, bacteria growth is slowed, but not stopped. The only way to kill bacteria by temperature is by cooking food at temperatures of 165 degrees or more.

Detailed explanation-3: -Information. Proper heating and reheating will kill foodborne bacteria. However, some foodborne bacteria produce poisons or toxins that are not destroyed by high cooking temperatures if the food is left out at room temperature for an extended period of time. An example is the foodborne bacteria Staphylococcus.