NUTRITION
FOOD SAFETY
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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true
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false
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -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.
Detailed explanation-2: -Cooling leftovers Refrigerate all leftovers promptly in uncovered, shallow containers so they cool quickly. Very hot items can first be cooled at room temperature. Refrigerate once steaming stops. Leave the lid off or wrap loosely until the food is cooled to refrigeration temperature.
Detailed explanation-3: -No, hot food doesn’t need to cool down before going into the fridge.
Detailed explanation-4: -Large dishes of hot leftovers may heat the surrounding foods, placing them in the temperature danger zone and increasing your risk of foodborne illness.