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A school kitchen stores cooked rice in a covered container at room temperature throughout the day. Which teaching point is most important?

Correct answer: A. Keep cooked food hot or cool it promptly and safely

  • A. Keep cooked food hot or cool it promptly and safely
  • B. Leave the food uncovered so steam can escape
  • C. Add extra salt to prevent all bacterial growth
  • D. Mix newly cooked rice with the earlier batch

Explanation

Cooked food should be kept at a safe hot temperature or cooled promptly and stored safely because bacteria can multiply during prolonged room-temperature storage. Adding salt and mixing old and new food do not reliably prevent foodborne illness.

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