How Should Food Taken into the Office Be Handled

question 5

Multiple Choice

How should food taken into the office be handled?

• A)If using a microwave to reheat lunches, heat to 165° F, and carefully follow any heating instructions on prepackaged items.
• B)Be sure to add fresh food to a platter that already has food on it.
• C)Use the same cutting board for produce, meats, poultry, and boiled eggs to keep any microbes from contaminating other surfaces.
• D)If the food is frozen, thaw it at room temperature to speed up the process.

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Definitions:

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