Question 7 • FL-8500355-Nutrition and Wellness (IS)
Dylan has just purchased chicken wings to prepare for his family’s July 4th celebration when he sees two cars ahead of him on the road collide. Dylan quickly pulls over, turns off his car, and heads toward the wreck to help. It takes over three hours to get the victims into ambulances and finish speaking to police. When Dylan finally returns to his car, the interior is like an oven and he remembers his groceries. What is the BEST thing for Dylan to do with the wings he purchased?
Answer
A
Throw them away and purchase new ones.
B
Bake them until the internal temperature reaches 140°F.
C
Char them on a grill to kill any bacteria that may have grown.
D
Freeze them immediately and then cook them once they have thawed.
Explanation
Raw chicken wings are perishable and should not be left in a hot car for more than about 2 hours; in temperatures above 90°F, the limit is 1 hour. After more than three hours in an oven-like car, harmful bacteria may have multiplied, and cooking or freezing cannot reliably make the food safe. Dylan should throw the wings away and buy new ones.
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