California eFoodHandlers Practice Exam

Which one of the following can make people sick?

1. Cooking vegetables above recommended temperatures

2. Freezing fish properly

3. Storing bread at room temperature

4. Cooking ground beef below recommended temperatures

The correct answer is: Cooking ground beef below recommended temperatures

Ground beef is more prone to bacterial contamination than vegetables, fish, or bread. Cooking it below recommended temperatures means that the bacteria may not be killed off, which can make people sick. Cooking vegetables above recommended temperatures, freezing fish properly, and storing bread at room temperature are all safe practices that would not typically result in making people sick.