Just as we’ve seen that hot food should be kept hot, now we see that cold food must be kept cold. Many foods which are eaten cold have sufficient nutrients and moisture to allow bacteria to multiply rapidly. Examples of these types of food include cold meats and poultry, patés, soft cheeses and salads with…
Listeria bacteria can grow in the fridge. These bacteria are mostly associated with: Unpasteurised cheese Paté Cook-chill products And the people most at risk from this type of poisoning are: Elderly Very young Pregnant women Thoroughly reheating would kill the bacteria but that’s not really an option for many of the products in this category.…