Question

question 7 1 pts how should the temperature of a shipment of bulk vacuum packages of raw ground beef be taken when it arrives at an operation? open a package and put the thermometer stem into the ground beef hold an infrared thermometer as close as possible to a case place a hand on a package to see if it is cool to the touch place the thermometer stem between two packages for a reading

Explanation:

To check the temperature of bulk vacuum - packed raw ground beef on arrival, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: Opening the package to insert the thermometer can contaminate the beef and is not a proper food - safety practice.
• Option 2: Infrared thermometers measure surface temperature and are not accurate for the internal temperature of the packaged beef.
• Option 3: Judging by touch is not accurate enough for ensuring food safety as human touch can't precisely determine the temperature.
• Option 4: Placing the thermometer stem between two packages is a proper way to get a reading without opening the package and risking contamination, and it can give a good indication of the product's temperature.

Answer:

A. Open a package and put the thermometer stem into the ground beef (Incorrect)
B. Hold an infrared thermometer as close as possible to a case (Incorrect)
C. Place a hand on a package to see if it is cool to the touch (Incorrect)
D. Place the thermometer stem between two packages for a reading (Correct)

So the correct answer is D. Place the thermometer stem between two packages for a reading