Question

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dylan has just purchased chicken wings to prepare for his familys july 4th celebration when he sees two cars ahead of him on the road collide. dylan quickly pulls over, turns off his car, and heads toward the wreck to help. it takes over three hours to get the victims into ambulances and finish speaking to police. when dylan finally returns to his car, the interior is like an oven and he remembers his groceries. what is the best thing for dylan to do with the wings he purchased?
throw them away and purchase new ones.
bake them until the internal temperature reaches 140°f.
char them on a grill to kill any bacteria that may have grown.
freeze them immediately and then cook them once they have thawed.

Explanation:

Food safety guidelines state that perishable foods like chicken wings should not be left at room temperature (or in a hot car, which is similar in this context) for more than 2 hours. Bacteria can multiply rapidly in such conditions. Baking them to 140°F is insufficient as the safe internal temperature for chicken is 165°F. Grilling to char might not eliminate all bacteria if the internal temperature isn't reached. Freezing after they've already been in the danger zone (temperature - wise) won't make them safe as bacteria may have already produced toxins. Throwing them away is the safest option to prevent food - borne illness.

Answer:

Throw them away and purchase new ones.