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The "best" temperature actually depends on the type of bacteria and even the strain. The bacteria of Public Health significance tend to grow between 135°F and 40°F. But some Listeria will actually grow at 32°F.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoBacteria won't multiply in the colder temperatures of a refrigerator or freezer, or at temperatures hotter than 141°F. Where they thrive is between 41°F and 140°F, a region known as the "Food Temperature Danger Zone."
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What does parasites need to grow?
The six conditions in which pathogens need to grow are as follows: FAT TOM Food: to grow pathogens need an energy source. Carbohydrates, such as baked potatoes, and proteins, such as beef are some examples. Acidity: Pathogens grow best in food that contains little or no acid. An example of food with a lot of acid is lemons. Food items with little acid include chicken and cooked corn. Temperature: Pathogens grow well in food that as a temperature between 41 degrees Fahrenheit and 135 degrees Fahrenheit. This range is known as the temperature danger zone. Time: Pathogens need time to grow. When food is in the temperature danger zone, pathogens grow. After four hours, they will grow to levels high enough to make someone sick. Oxygen: Some pathogens need oxygen to grow. Others grow when oxygen isn't there. For example, some pathogens that grow without oxygen would grow quickly in cooked rice. Moisture: Pathogens need moisture in food to grow. For example, tomatoes and melons have a large amount of water in them, which means they can easily support the growth of pathogens.
Do all pathogens need oxygen to grow?
no, not all pathogens need oxygen to grow. pathogens that grow without oxygen can occur in cooked rice, untreated garlic and oil mixtures, and temperature-abused baked potatoes.
What are pathogens What foods do they grow in?
Pathogens are micro organism that cause illness. They can grow in basically any food. Look up FAT TOM to see how it could grow.
Why do most human pathogens tend to be mesophiles?
Most pathogens are mesophilic because they thrive inside of the human body. Mesophilic pathogens grow at an optimum temperature of 35-37 degrees Celsius, which is the normal human body temperature.
How long can you keep food above 175 degrees?
At that temperature, the food will continue to cook and dry out, so you don't want to keep it at that temperature for very long or the quality might be negatively affected. Pathogens don't grow at those temperatures, so it would be safe even if not very tasty.
If refrigerated tuna steaks sat in your car for 6 hrs are they still good to eat?
No, because the fish starts to grow pathogens (bacteria) after the fish or any other food for that matter has reached the temperature danger zone which is 41 -135 degrees Fahrenheit Once a food item hits this temperature pathogens begin to grow and can cause very serious forborne illness. (FAT TOM- FOOD, ACIDITY, TEMPERATURE, TIME, OXYGEN, and MOISTURE WILL HELP YOU DETERMINE WHAT CAN AND CANNOT BE EATEN AFTER LEAVING IT IN THE CAR FOR 6 HOURS) Some people would still eat that, but they are eating at there own risk.
What is the danger zone as defined in the food handler manual?
The danger zone in food safety refers to temperatures between 41°F (5°C) and 135°F (57°C) where bacteria can grow rapidly in perishable foods. It is important to keep food out of this temperature range to prevent foodborne illness.
The temperature response is helpful in fighting pathogens because?
bacteria that cause human diseases do not grow well at high temperatures
Is still water in a pail a potential breeding places?
Yes. Many water-borne diseases exist and all you need is standing water for bacteria, viruses and other pathogens to grow and spread.
What is the temp danger zone in food in celsius?
do you mean the temperature at which pathogens can grow? Typically this temperature is anything above 40 °F (4 °C) and below 165 °F (73 °C)for food safety purposes it is above 40°F (4°C) and below 140° F (60°C)
How does acid Preserve food?
Acids reduce the pH of the food. If used properly, the pH will be reduced to a range where pathogens and many spoilage organisms will not grow.
Why do microorganisms grow on your food?
Microorganisms in food may cause harm by carrying disease-producing bacteria called pathogens. Pathogens harm humans in many different ways. The most common way that pathogens harm animals is by using toxins.
