Question

Which action will best protect you from getting a foodborne illness?

defrosting foods at room temperature


cutting vegetables and raw meat on the same cutting board


using sponges to clean kitchen surfaces


cooking eggs thoroughly

Answer 1

The correct answer to this question is B, Cooking eggs thoroughly. When eggs are cooked all the way through, the temperature is high enough to destroy any salmonella that may be present. Salmonella is a bacterial infection, which is usually caused by contaminated water or food.

It is a common infection, with over 200,000 cases reported each year. Egg whites are cooked when they are between 144 to 149 degrees. The yolk of the egg is cooked when it is between 149 and 158 degrees. The whole egg is cooked when it is between 144 and 158 degrees. The bacteria can be killed instantly with an internal temperature of 160 degrees.