You Ask the Butcher to Grind a Sirloin Roast to Be

question 61

Multiple Choice

You ask the butcher to grind a sirloin roast to be used for hamburger. You family likes hamburgers rare, so you undercook the meat. Unfortunately, within two days they develop the symptoms of gastrointestinal disease: diarrhea, bloating, and vomiting. Which of the following statements best
Describes what happened?

• A) The meat grinder was contaminated, and bacteria were transferred and distributed throughout the meat.
• B) The meat became contaminated by bacteria from other foods in your refrigerator.
• C) The meat became contaminated by bacteria on the barbeque grill, coating both sides of the hamburger patties.
• D) The animal was sick before slaughter, and the sirloin was contaminated.

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