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Wisconsin Nutrition Education Program Keeping Food Safe 2005
Temperature is important
for food safety
0°
20°
40°
60°
80°
100°
120°
140°
160°
180°F
Most active
growth of bacteria
Refrigerator temperature
Bacteria don’t grow, but they are not killed.
Bacteria survive, but grow slowly.
DANGER ZONE
Bacteria grow and multiply
40-140˚ F
Cooking temperatures
Hot enough to kill bacteria
Unsafe holding
Food can become unsafe
at these temperatur
es.
Freezer temperature
Remember: Keep food safe!
Caution: Meats and dairy foods are favorite places for harmful bacteria to grow. Keep
these foods cold enough — or heat them hot enough — to stop bacteria from growing.
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