A family with three young children has limited income, relies on public transportation, and has just moved into a very old apartment complex with old plumbing and lead pipes. The best recommendation to minimize lead exposure would be to
a. use only bottled water.
b. run the tap water for 2 minutes before using it.
c. boil the tap water for 2 minutes before using it.
d. use only hot water for drinking, cooking, and preparing food.
b. run the tap water for 2 minutes before using it.
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a. blast chiller b. ice-water bath with stirring c. placing the food in large, deep containers d. dividing the food into small portions e. all of the above answers are safe options for cooling foods
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