Question

In top to bottom order, how should a fresh beef roast, fresh halibut, lettuce, and a pan of ground chicken be stored in a cooler?

1) Beef roast, halibut, lettuce, ground chicken
2) Halibut, lettuce, beef roast, ground chicken
3) Lettuce, beef roast, halibut, ground chicken
4) Ground chicken, beef roast, halibut, lettuce

Answer 1

In a cooler, the beef roast should be stored at the bottom, followed by halibut, lettuce, and then ground chicken, to ensure proper storage and prevent cross-contamination.

Step-by-step explanation:

In a cooler, food should be stored in the top to bottom order based on their required cooking temperatures.

1. Since beef roast is a type of meat that requires a higher cooking temperature, it should be stored on the bottom of the cooler.
2. Next, halibut should be stored in the cooler as it requires a lower cooking temperature than the beef roast.
3. Then, lettuce can be stored in the cooler, as it does not require cooking.
4. Lastly, the ground chicken should be stored on the top of the cooler as it is more susceptible to cross-contamination.