Question

select the correct answer. louisa buys chicken, carrots, cucumber, and lettuce. she keeps the chicken and vegetables in separate bags. she thaws the chicken in the refrigerator. before making salad and grilled chicken, she washes the chicken and vegetables carefully in separate vessels. she has the salad and chicken for lunch. that evening louisa has nausea and fever and is diagnosed as having a foodborne illness. what could be a possible reason for louisa becoming ill? a. she ate the salad and grilled chicken together. b. she did not thaw the chicken correctly. c. she bought the chicken and buying vegetables together. d. she washed the chicken.

Explanation:

Raw chicken can carry harmful bacteria like Salmonella. If not thawed correctly, bacteria can multiply and cause food - borne illness. Eating salad and grilled chicken together is not a cause. Buying chicken and vegetables together doesn't lead to illness. Washing chicken can spread bacteria if not done properly but not the main reason here. Thawing incorrectly is a likely cause.

Answer:

B. She did not thaw the chicken correctly.