Name two major pathogens in poultry and one primary control for each.

Name two major pathogens in poultry and one primary control for each.

• A. Salmonella and Campylobacter; cook to 165°F to kill them and prevent cross-contamination by using separate prep surfaces and utensils.
• B. Escherichia coli and Listeria; boil poultry until fully white.
• C. Salmonella and Staphylococcus aureus; store at room temperature to kill them.
• D. Campylobacter and Clostridium perfringens; marinate in lemon juice to eliminate.

Answer: (A)

Two major pathogens in poultry are Salmonella and Campylobacter. A primary control for Salmonella is cooking poultry to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C); this level of heat reliably kills Salmonella throughout the meat, making it safe to eat. For Campylobacter, the key control is preventing cross-contamination in the kitchen—using separate prep surfaces and utensils for raw poultry and for ready-to-eat foods to stop the bacteria from spreading from raw meat to other foods. This combination reflects how safety in practice tackles both the hazard inside the meat and the risk of spreading it through contact with contaminated surfaces. The other options either pair pathogens not considered the two major poultry threats or propose ineffective or unsafe methods.

Two major pathogens in poultry are Salmonella and Campylobacter. A primary control for Salmonella is cooking poultry to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C); this level of heat reliably kills Salmonella throughout the meat, making it safe to eat. For Campylobacter, the key control is preventing cross-contamination in the kitchen—using separate prep surfaces and utensils for raw poultry and for ready-to-eat foods to stop the bacteria from spreading from raw meat to other foods. This combination reflects how safety in practice tackles both the hazard inside the meat and the risk of spreading it through contact with contaminated surfaces. The other options either pair pathogens not considered the two major poultry threats or propose ineffective or unsafe methods.