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According to the Serv-Safe Food Saftey courses that I have taken over the years as a chef, in order for most foodborne bacteria/microorganisms to grow they need 6 things. Those of us in food service remember it as an acronym: F.A.T.T.O.M. Food, Acidity, Temperature, Time, Oxygen, and Moisture.
First you obviously need 'Food'. Anything that is high protein/carbohydrate is the greatest potential hazard. Second, Acidity. The lower the acidity the more conducive it is for bacteria/microorganisms to grow.
Third, Temperature. Most organisms grow best between the temperatures of 40 to 140 degrees F. (40/140) Fourth, Time. If given sufficient time in the temperature danger zone, (40/140) growth can occur. Some bacteria can DOUBLE their population is as little as 20 minutes. Fifth, Oxygen. Many pathogens need oxygen to grow, while some don't; just like a fire needs oxygen to burn. Lastly, Moisture. Most foodborne organisms need moister to grow - water is a key to all life- so the more moisture involved the more like the chance for bacteria to grow.
So, no matter how hard we try, bacterial is ALWAYS present. But, by remembering this acronym and being aware of the temperature danger zone we can reduce them to safe levels to help prevent us or anyone else from getting sick.
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