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Tag: Temperature control

  • The Danger Zone

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    We’ve already seen the four conditions required for bacteria to multiply: Food Moisture Warmth Time We’ve also looked at high risk foods. Now let’s look at the other conditions in more detail. Moisture Bacteria need moisture to grow and this can be found in many high risk foods. Bacteria are much less likely to survive…

  • Food Poisoning Top Nine

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    Here are the nine most common causes of food poisoning. Food prepared too long in advance and stored at room temperature instead of in a refrigerator Cooling too slowly before refrigeration Not thawing frozen foods for long enough (especially poultry) Not keeping hot food hot enough; hot food should be kept above 63°C/145°F Food handlers…