NUTRITION
FOOD SAFETY
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Question
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How long is is safe to leave food on the counter?
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2 Hours
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1 Day
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Overnight
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6 Hours
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Food that is sitting out for a party or picnic should be chilled after two hours at typical room temperature. If it’s above 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32 degrees Celsius) or more, food should not sit out for more than one hour.
Detailed explanation-2: -If the total time is: • Less than 2 hours, the food can be used or put back in the refrigerator for later use, Between 2 and 4 hours, the food can still be used, but can’t be put back in the refrigerator, and • 4 hours or longer, the food must be thrown out.
Detailed explanation-3: -Discard any cold leftovers that have been left out for more than 2 hours at room temperature (1 hour when the temperature is above 90 °F).
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