Time & Temperature (NYC)Question 76 of 240
When TCS food such as raw chicken pieces is cooked in a microwave, NYC and FDA guidance require cooking to a higher temperature and letting it stand. The food should be heated to:
a.145°F with no standing time
b.140°F
c.158°F only
d.165°F, then covered and allowed to stand before checking, because microwaves heat unevenly
Explanation
Microwaves heat food unevenly, so raw animal foods cooked in them should be heated to 165°F, stirred or rotated during cooking, then covered to stand for the specified time so heat distributes and cold spots reach a safe temperature. Checking the temperature in several places is important. Lower targets or skipping stand time can leave undercooked spots.
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