FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
FOODBORNE ILLNESS AND FOOD SAFETY
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Question
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The correct food safety internal temperature for poultry is:
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145
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155
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165
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Heating to 165°F destroys Salmonella, “the most heat resistant pathogen of public health concern in raw poultry, ‘’ states an NACMCF report issued in March. The temperature is also lethal for Campylobacter bacteria and avian influenza viruses, the USDA said.
Detailed explanation-2: -However, for reasons of food safety, it is suggested that poultry be cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius) or higher for less than one second. The minimum cooking time for poultry is 15 seconds.
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