NUTRITION
KITCHEN SAFETY
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Within a 24 hours
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It can be left out for up to 2 days
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Within 2 hours
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Within 4 hours
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Detailed explanation-1: -Within 2 hours of cooking food or after it is removed from an appliance keeping it warm, leftovers must be refrigerated. Throw away all perishable foods that have been left in room temperature for more than 2 hours (1 hour if the temperature is over 90° F, such as at an outdoor picnic during summer).
Detailed explanation-2: -Putting food in the refrigerator within 2 hours of cooking can prevent or slow the growth of bacteria. Educating people about the importance of refrigerating food promptly is critical for preventing diseases caused by contaminated food.
Detailed explanation-3: -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.