Keep food out of the 40°F–140°F danger zone as much as possible
Bacteria grows rapidly between about 40°F and 140°F, so cool and store foods to minimize time in that range.
The video identifies 40°F–140°F as the danger zone and stresses cooling cooked food quickly and refrigerating promptly to reduce time spent there.
The short version
- Danger zone: ~40°F to 140°F
- Cool foods quickly and refrigerate promptly
Why it works
Many pathogens multiply fastest in warm temperatures; minimizing time in this range reduces risk.
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