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Food doesn't specifically have to be cooled in a certain time. Food must be covered once it has cooled however, so don't leave it out for more than a few hours.

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For safety reasons, food must be cooled within 4 hours, otherwise pathogens can grow and make the food unsafe to eat. Never leave any food out of the refrigerator for more than 4 hours as well, for the same reason.

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