Question

4 — foodborne illnesses and food safety
learning objective: correlate issues of food safety with the occurrence of foodborne illnesses.
which of the following is an appropriate minimum temperature for ground lamb?
a.) 145 °f
b.) 160 °f
c.) 140 °f
d.) 150 °f

Explanation:

To ensure food safety and kill harmful bacteria, ground meats (including ground lamb) require a minimum internal cooking temperature. The appropriate minimum temperature for ground lamb is 160 °F, as ground meats have a higher risk of bacterial contamination throughout the meat (due to grinding) compared to whole cuts, so a higher temperature is needed.

Answer:

b.) 160 °F