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1. hamburgers may safely be served medium-rare.

○ a) true
○ b) false

1. when buying groceries, it is not important to separate raw meat, poultry, and seafood from food that is ready to eat.

○ a) true
○ b) false

1. it is important to regularly clean and sanitize kitchen counters and cutting boards.

○ a) true
○ b) false

Explanation:

1. Hamburgers are ground meat, which can harbor bacteria throughout the product. Medium-rare hamburgers do not reach a high enough internal temperature to kill harmful bacteria, so they are not safe to serve this way.
2. Raw meat, poultry, and seafood can carry harmful bacteria that can contaminate ready-to-eat foods, causing foodborne illness. Separating them during grocery shopping is a critical food safety practice.
3. Kitchen counters and cutting boards can easily accumulate bacteria from raw foods, spills, and other contaminants. Regular cleaning and sanitizing prevents the spread of harmful bacteria that cause foodborne illness.

Answer:

1. b) False
2. b) False
3. a) True