FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
FOODBORNE ILLNESS AND FOOD SAFETY
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30 minutes
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1 hour
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2 hours
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4 hours
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Detailed explanation-1: -Refrigerate perishable food (meat, seafood, dairy, cut fruit, some vegetables, and cooked leftovers) within 2 hours. If the food is exposed to temperatures above 90°F, like a hot car or picnic, refrigerate it within 1 hour. Thaw frozen food safely in the refrigerator, in cold water, or in the microwave.
Detailed explanation-2: -Storing Leftovers Because bacteria are everywhere, even after food is cooked to a safe internal temperature, they can be reintroduced to the food and then reproduce. For this reason leftovers must be put in shallow containers for quick cooling and refrigerated within 2 hours.
Detailed explanation-3: -Myth: You shouldn’t put hot foods in the refrigerator. Perishable foods should be put in a refrigerator that is 40 degrees or below within 2 hours of preparation. If you leave food out to cool and forget about it after 2 hours, throw it away.