? ? ? Are you talking about tomato wedges at the salad bar ?
The only thing I can think of is that the moist surface is exposed to bacteria.
Not sure what you are talking about it being hazardous. If properly handled, and kept cool there should be no problem.
Cut tomatoes support the growth of Salmonella. Cut tomatoes are a TCS food because of the water level in the tomato and the ph level. Tomatoes must be held at 41 degrees or lower in order to prevent the growth of pathogens.
They are a member of the belladona family
Bread is not potentially hazardous because of it's low moisture content/
identify the major types of potentially hazardous foods and the characteristics that are common
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.
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Bread is not potentially hazardous because of it's low moisture content/
Yes, poached eggs are considered potentially hazardous. They will support the rapid growth of pathogens, have a high water activity and a pH above 4.6.
A watermelon is mainly water, so a slice is not a hazardous food.
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.
Chicken is a healthy and versatile meat. If it is not cooked enough it is potentially dangerous and can cause harmful effects to your health. Any bacteria in fresh chicken will be killed by thoroughly cooking the chicken. However, there are other types that will remain even after cooking. So make sure that you thoroughly cooked your chicken meals before eating. As for rice, it's considered potentially hazardous because it contains moisture and is a low acid food. See related links for an article explaining potentially hazardous food.
moisture and fructose
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It isn't hazardous to eat beef stew unless it has not been stored properly and has spoiled.