Listed from TOP to BOTTOM, which cooler arrangement of raw items is correct?

a.Whole poultry, ground beef, whole pork, seafood
b.Ground beef, seafood, whole pork, whole poultry
c.Seafood, whole pork, ground beef, whole poultry
d.Whole poultry, whole pork, seafood, ground beef

Explanation

Order is set by minimum internal cooking temperature, lowest on top: seafood (145°F), whole cuts of beef/pork (145°F), ground meats (155°F), and whole or ground poultry (165°F) on the bottom.

Law Reference: Cal. H&S Code §113996

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