FOOD QUALITY AND SAFETY
FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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-18oc
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63oc
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0-5oc
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Keep the refrigerator temperature at or below 40° F (4° C). The freezer temperature should be 0° F (-18° C). Check temperatures periodically. Appliance thermometers are the best way of knowing these temperatures and are generally inexpensive.
Detailed explanation-2: -refrigerator temperature of 40° F or below helps slow growth of these harmful microbes. Always refrigerate or freeze meat, poultry, eggs, and other perishables as soon as you get them home from the store.
Detailed explanation-3: -To reduce the risk of bacterial contamination, many foods must be stored in the refrigerator and thus kept below 5 degrees Celsius.
Detailed explanation-4: -Refrigeration: This consists of keeping food at a temperature, between 0 °C and 8 °C, close to freezing point. It is usually used for fresh food to slow down microbial growth.