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Potentially Hazardous Food is a term used by food safety organizations to classify foods that require time-temperature control to keep them safe for human consumption.
These are foods that
- will support the rapid growth of pathogenic organisms
- have a water activity (aw) above .85
- have a pH above 4.6.
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∙ 7y ago
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∙ 11y agoEverything is potentially hazardous, however some foods are considered to be more high risk than others. High risk foods include meats (especially poultry), cereals and cereal products, legumes (especially in cooked form), dairy items (cheese, milk etc) and prepared salads and pasta salads
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Is considered a potentially hazardous food?
Bread is not potentially hazardous because of it's low moisture content/
What are the Characteristics Of potentially hazardous food?
identify the major types of potentially hazardous foods and the characteristics that are common
Is cooked rice potentially hazardous food?
No
Is jalapeno cheese bread a potentially hazardous food?
Bread is not potentially hazardous because of it's low moisture content/
Is sliced watermelon an example of potentially hazardous food?
A watermelon is mainly water, so a slice is not a hazardous food.
Potentially hazardous food cooked in a microwave mus be heated to what temp?
Potentially hazardous food really shouldn't be cooked in the microwave. However, the internal temperature of the food must reala minimum of 165 degrees fahrenheit.
What two qualities must food have to make it potentially hazardous?
moisture and fructose
What Temperature danger zone for potentially hazardous to food?
140
Are the beef stew is potentially hazardous food?
It isn't hazardous to eat beef stew unless it has not been stored properly and has spoiled.
Is bologna considered potentially hazardous or not?
Bologna is a manufactured food product. If improperly handled during manufacture, use , or storage, it could become contaminated with harmful bacteria or molds. Then it would be potentially hazardous.
What is the typical temperature for a pie warmer?
Hot Storage Hot potentially hazardous food should be stored at or above 60°C at all times. Equipment that can be used to keep potentially hazardous foods hot include: • Bain Marie • Pie Warmer * Potentially hazardous food must be placed into bain maries and pie warmers hot as they are designed to maintain hot temperatures and not to heat food up to 60°C or above. Bain maries and pie warmers must also be hot prior to placing hot potentially hazardous foods into them.
How long do you keep high risk food at room temperature for?
That is a false statement, if you define High Risk foods as being highly perishable and potentially hazardous. Perishable and hazardous foods should be left at room temperature for no more than 2 hours.
