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1. to store food safely, what temperature should a refrigerator be?

○ a) 212°f(100°c)
○ b) 10°f(-12°c)
○ c) 40°f(4°c)
○ d) 65°f(18°c)

1. to minimize pathogen growth, you should:

○ a) store and cook food properly, by controlling temperature at all times.
○ b) work in a clean and sanitized environment.
○ c) wash your hands frequently and properly.
○ d) all of the above.

1. what method can be used to cool food quickly?

○ a) transfer food to a shallow pan.
○ b) transfer food to smaller containers.

Explanation:

1. For safe food storage, refrigerators must stay at a temperature that slows pathogen growth, which is 40°F (4°C) as higher temps risk growth and lower is for freezers.
2. Minimizing pathogen growth requires multiple food safety practices: controlling temperatures during storage/cooking, maintaining a clean workspace, and proper handwashing, so all actions are necessary.
3. Shallow pans and smaller containers increase the surface area of food relative to its volume, which speeds up heat transfer and cools food quickly.

Answer:

1. c) 40°F(4°C)
2. d) all of the above.
3. a) transfer food to a shallow pan.

b) transfer food to smaller containers.