Potentially hazardous food is basically any food that has the potential to make you wish you hadn't eaten it. Think of it as the food equivalent of a dodgy Tinder date - it's risky, it's dangerous, and it could leave you feeling pretty darn awful. So, watch out for those sneaky foods that could turn your stomach into a war zone.
identify the major types of potentially hazardous foods and the characteristics that are common
Bread is not potentially hazardous because of it's low moisture content/
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Bread is not potentially hazardous because of it's low moisture content/
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.
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moisture and fructose
It isn't hazardous to eat beef stew unless it has not been stored properly and has spoiled.
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.
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.
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.