date:Jun 08, 2016
Planning a summer picnic or barbecue? Bacteria multiplies rapidly at warm temperatures, so the U. S. Food and Drug Administration has compiled somefood safety tipsto help people avoid food poisoning during the summer months.
Consumers need to be aware of the food Danger Zone when temperatures are between 40 and 140 ?F and perishable food spoils rapidly, said Deputy Under Secretary for Food Safety Al Almanza. Foods that should be served hot or cold should not spend more than one hour in the Da