Which of the Following Common Practices Creates the Greatest Risk $\circ$

question 63

Multiple Choice

Which of the following common practices creates the greatest risk of transmitting foodborne illnesses?

• A)placing cold foods in a refrigerator immediately after grocery shopping
• B)defrosting meat and poultry at room temperature
• C)holding cooked foods at 150^\(\circ\) F before serving
• D)washing raw produce

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Definitions:

Experimental Groups

Groups in an experiment that receive the treatment or intervention being tested.

External Validity

The extent to which the results of a study can be generalized to other situations and to other people.

Generalize

The process of applying the findings from a study to broader contexts, indicating the extent to which the results are applicable to other settings, populations, or times.

Experimenter Bias

A form of bias introduced by the expectations, beliefs, or preferences of the researcher conducting an experiment which can affect the outcome.