Question

which is a condition that should be considered when purchasing food that is safe? fruits should not be prewashed. the sell - by date should not be expired. products should not have a nutritional label. meat should be in a package that allows for air circulation

Explanation:

To determine a safe food - purchasing condition, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: Prewashed fruits can be convenient and safe as long as they are properly washed during processing. Saying fruits should not be prewashed is not a key safety - related condition for food purchase.
• Option 2: The sell - by date is an important indicator of a food product's freshness and safety. If the sell - by date has expired, the food may be spoiled or unsafe to consume. So checking that the sell - by date is not expired is a crucial condition for purchasing safe food.
• Option 3: Nutritional labels provide information about the nutrients in a product, not about its safety. A lack of a nutritional label does not relate to the safety of the food for consumption.
• Option 4: Meat should be in a package that prevents air circulation (like vacuum - sealed or properly sealed packages) to avoid spoilage and the growth of bacteria. Allowing air circulation is not a safe condition for meat packaging.

Answer:

B. The sell - by date should not be expired.