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What is the maximum time that potentially hazardous food can be kept in the 'danger zone' before it must be discarded?
In most Canadian jurisdictions, the cumulative time that high-risk food can be in the danger zone (4°C to 60°C) is 2 hours. After this time, it must be either r
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Question: What is the maximum time that potentially hazardous food can be kept in the 'danger zone' before it must be discarded?
Answer options:
- 1 hour ✅ 2 hours
- 4 hours
- 6 hours
Correct answer: 2 hours
Explanation: In most Canadian jurisdictions, the cumulative time that high-risk food can be in the danger zone (4°C to 60°C) is 2 hours. After this time, it must be either returned to a safe temperature or discarded.
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