Foodborne IllnessQuestion 36 of 320
A brunch cook prepares scrambled eggs that will be hot-held on a buffet, rather than cooked to order. What minimum internal temperature applies to eggs that will be hot-held?
a.155°F for 17 seconds
b.145°F for 15 seconds
c.135°F for 15 seconds
d.165°F for 1 second
Explanation
Shell eggs that are pooled or will be hot-held (not cooked to order for immediate service) must reach 155°F for 17 seconds, the same as ground meat, because pooling and holding increase risk. Eggs cooked to order for immediate service only need 145°F. 135°F is a holding temperature, not a cooking temperature.
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