Question

When people become sick from Salmonella-contaminated poultry, it is usually due to __________.

a. airborne pathogens collecting on fresh, exposed meat

b. meat was not cooked at a high enough temperature

c. cross-contamination of cooked food by raw food occurred

d. both b and c

Answer 1

The answer is

a is wrong as airborne pathogens have no role in Salmonella infections.

b is wrong. This is not the only route.

Although meat or poultry infected with Salmonella is not cooked properly it can cause sickness. it is not the only way cross-contamination also plays a major role and we have that option next. To prevent Salmonella infection Poultry food should be cooked till food reach a temperature of 165degree F. Note that salmonella is killed by heating it to 131 F for one hour, 140 F for a half-hour, or by heating it to 167 F for 10 minutes. The temperature should be measured by a thermometer.

C. is wrong as improper cooking can also cause sickness

Cross-contamination of cooked food can occur and cause Salmonella sickness in people. It is highly recommended to follow proper kitchen hygiene and personal hygiene. Separate cutting boards must be used for vegetables and poultry and must be washed thoroughly before and after every use.

d , is the answer as option b and option c can cause Salmonella sickness or infection