FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
MICROORGANISMS IN FOOD
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Question
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An example of a perishable food item is poultry.
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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: -Examples of perishable foods include (1, 2): meat. poultry. fish.
Detailed explanation-2: -Perishable foods are items that aren’t safe to eat unless they’re kept refrigerated at 40°F or below, or frozen at 0°F or below. Bacteria growth happens quickly in foods like meat, poultry, seafood, and dairy when they’re not stored properly. Cooked leftovers are also considered perishable foods.
Detailed explanation-3: -Although fresh fish and poultry are packed with nutrients, they’re highly perishable. All the same, canned varieties can be safely kept without refrigeration for long periods-up to 5 years at room temperature (1).
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