A sushi bar has a blast freezer that reaches -31°F. Which schedule satisfies parasite destruction?
a.Frozen solid at -31°F, then stored at -31°F for 15 hours
b.Frozen solid at -31°F, then stored at -31°F for 8 hours
c.Frozen solid at -31°F, then stored at 0°F for 15 hours
d.Frozen solid at -31°F, then stored at 10°F for 24 hours
Explanation
The blast-freezer option freezes the fish at -31°F or below until it is solid and stores it at -31°F or below for a minimum of 15 hours. A second option stores it at -4°F or below for 24 hours after the same blast freeze, and storage at 0°F or 10°F does not meet either schedule.
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