Meat Storage and Handling

Lower refrigeration temperatures increase storage times.

• True

• False

Bacteria will still grow at refrigeration temperatures but at much slower rates than room temperature.

• True

• False

At what temperature should meat be refrigerated?

• 40-50 degrees F

• 33-40 degrees F

• 0-4 degrees F

• 60-70 degrees F

Ground hamburger can be refrigerated for

• 1-2 days

• 3-5 days

• 5-7 days

• 7 days

Chops can be refrigerated for

• 1-2 days

• 3-5 days

• 5-7 days

• 1 day

Bacon can be stored for __ days in the refrigerator

• 1

• 3

• 5

• 7

Pepperoni can be kept in the refrigerator for

• 1-2 days

• 7 days

• 1-2 weeks

• 2-3 weeks

Lunch meat can be kept in the fridge for

• 1-2 days

• 3-5 days

• 1 week

• 2-3 week

Freezer storage should be kept at

• 0 degrees F or below

• 28 degrees F or below

• 40 degree F or below

• 50 degree F or below

Long term freezer storage should be in a

• deep-freeze type freezer

• single door freezers/refrigerators