Question

After her prenatal appointment, Monica went to eat lunch at the hospital cafeteria. Which of the following menu items should she select in order to meet her goal of reducing the risk of listeriosis, but still eat a healthful lunch?

a. bowl of fresh with melons, grapes, and berries and a slice of cheddar cheese
b. ham and Brie cheese sandwich on whole-wheat bread
c. turkey burger with Swiss cheese and tomatoes on a whole-wheat bun
d. spinach salad with chopped cucumbers, celery, tomatoes, sprouts, and sunflower seeds

Answer 1

turkey burger with Swiss cheese and tomatoes on a whole-wheat bun

Step-by-step explanation:

Animals can harbor Listeria, which can lead to contamination of meat and dairy foods. Contamination can occur after processing, and Listeria can also continue to multiply at refrigerated temperatures. Therefore, many outbreaks have been associated with foods such as hot dogs, luncheon meats, and salami. In dairy products, cooking and pasteurization will kill Listeria, but the lower cooking temperature used during the processing of soft cheeses isn’t high enough to destroy this bacterium. Finally, produce such as cantaloupes, raw sprouts, and celery can be contaminated with Listeria.

Answer 2

D. spinach salad with chopped cucumbers, celery,tomatoes, sprouts and sunflower seeds