Question

choose the false statement:
reheating to 74°c (165°f) will thoroughly cook leftovers
freezing foods to -18°c (0°f) will destroy pathogenic bacteria
pathogenic bacteria do not grow well above 60°c (140°f)
most pathogenic bacteria grow slowly below 4°c (40°f)

Explanation:

• Freezing food to -18°C (0°F) does not destroy pathogenic bacteria. It only slows down their growth. Bacteria can become dormant in freezing conditions but can become active again when the food is thawed.
• Reheating to 74°C (165°F) is a common temperature to thoroughly cook leftovers and kill bacteria.
• Pathogenic bacteria generally do not grow well above 60°C (140°F) as it is too hot for their metabolic processes.
• Most pathogenic bacteria grow slowly below 4°C (40°F) as the low temperature inhibits their growth.

Answer:

Freezing foods to -18°C (0°F) will destroy pathogenic bacteria.