Which cut of meat would you expect to have the largest number of contaminating microbes per gram?
A) a beef steak wrapped at the grocery
B) a side of beef aging in the slaughter house
C) a package of ground beef
D) a pork chop wrapped at the grocery

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Ground beef has a larger surface area exposed to potential sources of contamination during processing and handling, compared to whole cuts of meat that have a smaller surface area. Additionally, ground beef is usually made from multiple cuts from different animals, increasing the risk of cross-contamination.

Which Cut of Meat Would You Expect to Have the Largest