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What is the maximum time food can be left in the 'danger zone' (4°C - 60°C) before it must be discarded?
Food should not be left in the temperature danger zone for more than 4 hours cumulatively to prevent rapid bacterial growth and reduce the risk of foodborne ill
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Question: What is the maximum time food can be left in the 'danger zone' (4°C - 60°C) before it must be discarded?
Answer options:
- 1 hour
- 2 hours
- 3 hours ✅ 4 hours
Correct answer: 4 hours
Explanation: Food should not be left in the temperature danger zone for more than 4 hours cumulatively to prevent rapid bacterial growth and reduce the risk of foodborne illness.
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- What does a food handler with a communicable disease, like vomiting or diarrhea, primarily risk?
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- Which foodborne illness is commonly associated with improperly cooked poultry or eggs?
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