- Time And Temp:
Imagine the scenario – you arrived late to the party, and the food has been sitting out for hours.
Are you tempted first to run to a bowl of potato salad slathered in mayonnaise? Stop right there!
Items sitting out in the heat are bad regardless, as bacteria grows on food when it lingers between 40 and 140 degrees Fahrenheit.
This is known as the “danger zone”, but it’s shocking how many people disregard this fact and eat the food anyways!
A basic rule of thumb is – when it’s hot outside, don’t eat anything that’s been out for over an hour.
And hold even stricter guidelines for food containing meat, eggs, and dairy.
We know, you’re hungry, but you’re just asking to get sick.