date:Jun 30, 2017
and then reserve them for cooking later; that encourages bacterial growth.
Food shouldnt be left at room temperature for more than 2 hours. Never leave food out of refrigeration when the air temperature is over 90F. Refrigerate leftovers promptly.
Keep hot food hot and cold food cold. Cold food should be held at or below 40F. Bacteria such as Clostridium perfringens, Salmonella, and E. coli grow rapidly when food is between 40F and 140F. Cold foods should be held on ice. Drain off the water a