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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