Food Safety

Category - Food prep

Assuming that you have successfully cooled cooked food from 135°F to 70°F within two hours, how much time can you take to cool the food to 41°F or lower?
  1. 4 hours
  2. 2 hours
  3. 5 hours
  4. 1 hour
Explanation
Answer: A - Assuming that you have successfully cooled cooked food from 135°F to 70°F within two hours, you can take 4 hours to cool the food to 41°F or lower. Pathogens grow within this temperature zone. Food needs to be cooled to 41°F or lower quickly to avoid risk of foodborne illness.
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