Question

1. which food must be cooked to at least 155°f (68°c)?

a) salmon fillets
b) ground beef patties
c) whole wheat spaghetti
d) intact, whole - muscle beef steaks

Explanation:

Food safety guidelines specify minimum cooking temperatures to kill pathogens. Ground beef patties require at least 155°F (68°C) because grinding spreads surface bacteria throughout the meat, unlike intact steaks. Salmon fillets need ~145°F, whole wheat spaghetti is cooked for texture (not pathogen kill at this temp), and whole-muscle steaks can be lower if seared.

Answer:

b) Ground beef patties