Question

which of the following is a safe food - handling practice? a tasting baked chicken after it is fully cooked b getting seconds of potato salad at a cookout after 7 hours c defrosting frozen foods on the counter top at room temperature d allowing a hot casserole to cool at room temperature before refrigerating it

Explanation:

Tasting fully - cooked baked chicken is safe as it has reached a temperature that kills most pathogens. Potato salad left out for 7 hours can harbor bacteria. Defrosting on the counter allows bacteria to grow. Letting a hot casserole cool at room - temperature for too long also promotes bacterial growth.

Answer:

A. tasting baked chicken after it is fully cooked