Refrigerator Storage Times for Food Products

What is one of the purposes of refrigerator storage times for food products?

• To increase the temperature of the food

• To provide the consumer with a safe product that has retained its quality

• To speed up bacterial growth on meat's surface

• To reduce the nutritional value of the food

How are refrigerator storage times affected by temperature?

• Higher temperatures increase storage time

• Temperature has no effect on storage time

• Lower temperatures decrease storage time

• Lower temperatures increase storage time

What do refrigerator storage times limit on meat products?

• Flavor enhancement

• Bacterial growth on meat's surface and within ground products

• Freezing of meat

• Cooking time of meat

At what temperature range does bacteria grow slower on food stored in a refrigerator compared to room temperature?

• 40°F to 33°F (4°C to 0°C)

• 72°F to 90°F (22°C to 32°C)

• 50°F to 40°F (10°C to 4°C)

• 90°F to 72°F (32°C to 22°C)

For how long can ground beef be safely stored in the refrigerator at 40°F?

• 1-2 days

• 3-5 days

• 5-7 days

• 7 days

What is the maximum number of days you can refrigerate pre-stuffed pork chops?

• 1 day

• 3-4 days

• 3-5 days

• 7 days

How long can you keep a whole ham in the refrigerator?

• 1-2 days

• 3-4 days

• 3-5 days

• 7 days

Bacon can be refrigerated for up to how many days?

• 1 day

• 3-4 days

• 5-7 days

• 7 days

How long can hard sausage (such as jerky sticks and pepperoni) be stored in the refrigerator at 40°F?

• 1-2 days

• 3-5 days

• 2-3 weeks

• 7 days

What is the recommended refrigerator storage time for raw sausage made from beef, chicken, or pork?

• 1 week

• 1-2 days

• 3-5 days

• 2-3 weeks