FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
FOODBORNE ILLNESS AND FOOD SAFETY
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Longer than 1 hour
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Longer than 30 minutes
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Longer than 2 hours
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Less than 1 hour
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Detailed explanation-1: -If high-risk foods have been left in the temperature danger zone for longer than 2 hours, but less than 4 hours, they should be consumed immediately. Throw out any high-risk foods that have been left in the temperature danger zone for more than 4 hours.
Detailed explanation-2: -Temperature danger zone: 41 to 135 degrees F. The longer food is in the temperature danger zone, the more time pathogens have to grow. The goal is to reduce the amount of time TCS food spends in the temperature danger zone. If food is held in this range for four or more hours, you must throw it out.
Detailed explanation-3: -Remember the 2-Hour Rule: Discard any perishables left out at room temperature for more than 2 hours, unless you’re keeping it hot or cold. If the buffet is held in a place where the temperature is above 90 °F, the safe holding time is reduced to 1 hour.