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A large batch of chili is prepared in your restaurant for use over the next three days. Which temperature should the chili be cooked to before it is served on days two and three to ensure the food is suitable to eat?

  1. 135°F
  2. 170°F
  3. 165°F
  4. 155°F
Explanation

Answer: C - Chili being reheated for serving on the second or third day of use should reach an internal temperature of 165°F (about 74 degree C) or above to ensure it is safe to eat.  Before placing it in the steam table, chili should always be heated to this temperaure. To avoid any further possibility of food contamination, it is important to only heat the needed amount of chili to this temperature.

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