The TDZ lies between 5°C and 60°C, where bacteria grow and multiply the fastest.
It is important to keep high-risk foods below 5°C or above 60°C. High-risks foods are:
2 hour/4 hour rule
The 2 Hour/ 4 Hour Rule tells you how long freshly prepared high-risk foods can be safely held at temperatures in the danger zone; that is between 5°C and 60°C.
It takes time for food poisoning bacteria to grow to unsafe levels. Applying time limits helps to ensure risky foods remain safe to eat.
It is important to keep high-risk foods below 5°C or above 60°C. High-risks foods are:
- Raw and cooked meat
- Dairy products
- Eggs and egg products
- Seafood
- Cooked rice and pasta
- Prepared salads
- Prepared fruit salads
2 hour/4 hour rule
The 2 Hour/ 4 Hour Rule tells you how long freshly prepared high-risk foods can be safely held at temperatures in the danger zone; that is between 5°C and 60°C.
It takes time for food poisoning bacteria to grow to unsafe levels. Applying time limits helps to ensure risky foods remain safe to eat.
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