Write a one to two page summary of the following learning objectives:
Understand:
the effects of reduced temperature on microbial growth
the typical reservoir for psychrotrophs
the relationship of cell membranes to psychrotrophy
the relationship of refrigeration temperatures to shelf life (e.g. milk)
refrigerated meat sliming
psychrotrophic pathogens
time to toxin formation of Clostridium botulinum in refrigerated reduced oxygen packaged foods
the potential for consumer food storage temperature abuse
the effects of freezing on microbial growth (including parasites)
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