You Ask the Butcher to Grind a Sirloin Roast to Be

question 21

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 2 days they develop the symptoms of gastrointestinal disease: diarrhea, bloating, and vomiting.Which of the following statements best describes what happened?

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

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