Contamination & HygieneQuestion 84 of 240
In a walk-in cooler, on which shelf should raw ground beef be stored to prevent cross-contamination?
a.On the top shelf, above all other foods
b.On the same shelf as ready-to-eat salads
c.Anywhere, as long as it is covered
d.On a lower shelf, below ready-to-eat foods and produce
Explanation
Raw meats are stored below ready-to-eat foods so their juices cannot drip down and contaminate them. Foods are arranged top to bottom by their minimum cooking temperature, with raw ground beef (155°F) and raw poultry (165°F) near the bottom. Ready-to-eat foods and produce always go on the top shelves.
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