FOOD TECHNOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Keep foods 4°C (39°F) or colder, the safe temperature for refrigerated storage.

Detailed explanation-2: -To reduce the risk of bacterial contamination, many foods must be stored in the refrigerator and thus kept below 5 degrees Celsius.

Detailed explanation-3: -Safe temperatures are 5°C or colder, or 60°C or hotter. Potentially hazardous food needs to be kept at these temperatures to prevent food-poisoning bacteria, which may be present in the food, from multiplying to dangerous levels.