Question

Assessment II - Introduction to Food-Borne Illness

Introduction to Food-Borne Illness
Roundworms and flatworms can be killed by cooking infected meat products to 130°F (54°C).
TRUE
O FALSE

Answer 1

Cooking infected meat products to 130°F does not kill roundworms and flatworms.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement is FALSE. Roundworms and flatworms can only be killed by cooking infected meat products to an internal temperature of at least 165°F (74°C). This temperature is necessary to ensure the destruction of any potential parasites or pathogens. Cooking meat to a temperature of 130°F (54°C) may not be sufficient to eliminate these harmful organisms.

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