Question

“compare and contrast holiday safety across mediums”
excerpt from “a safe holiday feast” by the partnership of food safety education
excerpt from “holiday food safety tips” by centers for disease control
holiday meals can be memorable, but it takes more than a great recipe to make them memorable happy. learn how to prepare your meal safely so that your holiday isn’t spent dealing with food poisoning! below is a list of common food safety mistakes and tips for preventing them.
scenario: after shopping to get ingredients for his holiday meal, roberto makes three more stops before he gets home.
science: harmful bacteria multiplies when frozen and perishable food is left unrefrigerated for over two hours, one hour if the temperature is 90°f or higher.
solution: make grocery shopping the last stop before heading home! place your poultry, meat and seafood in a separate bag to keep their juices from contaminating fruits and vegetables. if you won’t be home for one to two hours, use a thermal bag or cooler to keep perishable foods at the proper temperature while transporting. learn more about safely transporting foods and vegetables from the store to your table.
when comparing the infographic and the blog, what information do both texts provide about the importance of food safety?
improper food preparation is why americans should lock all pets in the bedroom during the holidays.
improper food preparation is a common mistake among americans during the holidays.
improper food preparation rarely occurs among americans during the holidays.

Explanation:

The infographic emphasizes food safety's importance with a statistic (1 in 6 Americans get foodborne illness). The blog excerpt lists common food - safety mistakes. Both imply improper food preparation is an issue. The first option about pets is unrelated. The third option ("rarely occurs") contradicts the infographic's statistic. The second option aligns as both texts suggest improper food prep is a problem (infographic via the statistic, blog via listing mistakes).

Answer:

Improper food preparation is a common mistake among Americans during the holidays.