Question

Given below are two statements:
Statement (I): The time-temperature combination of pasteurization that kills Coxiella burnetii typically involves heating milk to at least 63°C (145°F) for at least 30 minutes, or heating it to 72°C (161.6°F) for at least 15 seconds.
Statement (II): The time-temperature combination of pasteurization that can make the alkaline phosphatase test positive in pasteurized milk.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

• A. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are correct.
• B. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are incorrect.
• C. Statement (I) is correct but Statement (II) is incorrect.
• D. Statement (I) is incorrect but Statement (II) is correct.

Hint:

A negative alkaline phosphatase test is the gold standard used to confirm that milk has been successfully pasteurized. A positive test indicates pasteurization failure.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C