Elizabeth and Carlos are chefs at a local restaurant. Elizabeth says that meat and poultry should be stored at a lower temperature than eggs. Carlos says that produce should be stored at a higher temperature than dairy products. Who is correct?

Question

Question 9 options:

A)

Carlos is correct.

B)

Neither Elizabeth nor Carlos is correct.

C)

Both Elizabeth and Carlos are correct.

D)

Elizabeth is correct.

Answer 1

To determine who is correct, let's look at the food storage temperature guidelines:

1. Meat and Poultry vs. Eggs: According to food safety guidelines, meat and poultry should be stored at temperatures of 40°F (4°C) or lower. Eggs should also be stored at a similar temperature, ideally in the refrigerator. Therefore, Elizabeth's statement that meat and poultry should be stored at a lower temperature than eggs is incorrect because they should be stored at similar temperatures.

2. Produce vs. Dairy Products: Produce can generally be stored at slightly higher temperatures than dairy products. Dairy products, such as milk and cheese, should be kept at temperatures around 35°F to 40°F (1.7°C to 4°C), whereas many fruits and vegetables can be stored at slightly warmer temperatures, typically around 40°F to 45°F (4°C to 7°C) depending on the type. Therefore, Carlos's statement that produce should be stored at a higher temperature than dairy products is correct.

Given this information, the correct answer is:

A) Carlos is correct.