Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of Meat Contamination

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a characteristic of meat contamination?

• A)A USDA seal of inspection insures the absence of most harmful bacteria
• B)Consumers are not able to detect the presence of harmful bacteria by odor or taste
• C)The presence of naturally occurring antibodies in meats slows the growth of harmful organisms
• D)Ground meat is very resistant to contamination because of the high heat released by the grinding machines

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Definitions:

Antitrust Laws

Regulations that promote competition by prohibiting monopolies, monopolistic practices, and other unfair business tactics that reduce consumer choice.

Price Leadership

A market strategy where a leading firm sets prices that other firms in the market follow.

Price Cuts

A reduction in the selling price of goods or services, usually to stimulate demand or compete more effectively.

Price War

Successive, competitive, and continued decreases in the prices charged by firms in an oligopolistic industry. At each stage of the price war, one firm lowers its price below its rivals’ price, hoping to increase its sales and revenues at its rivals’ expense. The war ends when the price decreases cease.