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Which temperature range is known as the danger zone for food?
Which temperature range is known as the danger zone for food?
What is the time limit for food in the danger zone?
What is the time limit for food in the danger zone?
What is the main purpose of using thermometers in food handling?
What is the main purpose of using thermometers in food handling?
What is the temperature range for chilling hot foods?
What is the temperature range for chilling hot foods?
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What is the importance of maintaining proper food temperature?
What is the importance of maintaining proper food temperature?
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What is one of the topics covered in chapter four?
What is one of the topics covered in chapter four?
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What is the temperature range for the danger zone?
What is the temperature range for the danger zone?
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What is the time limit for food in the danger zone?
What is the time limit for food in the danger zone?
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What is the purpose of using thermometers in food handling?
What is the purpose of using thermometers in food handling?
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What is the range of temperatures considered as the danger zone?
What is the range of temperatures considered as the danger zone?
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Study Notes
Food Safety and Temperature Control
- The temperature range known as the danger zone for food is between 40°F and 140°F (4°C and 60°C).
- Foods should not be left in the danger zone for more than two hours to prevent bacterial growth.
- Thermometers are essential in food handling to ensure that foods are cooked to safe internal temperatures and properly stored.
- Chilling hot foods should be done at temperatures below 40°F (4°C) to safely reduce their temperature.
- Maintaining proper food temperatures is critical to prevent foodborne illnesses and ensure overall food safety.
Additional Topics in Food Safety
- Chapter four includes discussions on various food safety practices and regulations to ensure safe food preparation and handling.
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Test your knowledge on food safety practices including preventing cross-contamination, cooking foods safely, thawing and chilling foods correctly, maintaining proper food temperatures, using different types of thermometers, and measuring temperatures accurately.
