Microbiology in Food Safety
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Objective
I can describe effective food handling practices to prevent microbial contamination and ensure food safety.
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Practice
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What are some common sources of bacteria that can contaminate food?
Explain why it is important to keep potentially hazardous foods either hot or cold. What temperature ranges are considered dangerous for food safety?
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Exit ticket
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“Describe three effective food handling practices that can prevent microbial contamination in a kitchen setting. Explain the importance of maintaining proper temperatures for potentially hazardous foods and provide two specific temperature ranges that should be adhered to for food safety. ”
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