{"id":15111,"date":"2019-08-23T04:59:32","date_gmt":"2019-08-23T09:59:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/foodhandlerscards.com\/blog\/?p=15111"},"modified":"2019-08-23T04:59:32","modified_gmt":"2019-08-23T09:59:32","slug":"dinner-and-movie-night-ditch-the-leftovers-to-be-food-safe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/foodhandleru.com\/blog\/food-safety-news\/dinner-and-movie-night-ditch-the-leftovers-to-be-food-safe\/","title":{"rendered":"Food Safety Attention While Eating Out"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dinner and a movie date night? Ditch the leftovers, not your date!\u00a0 Remember, leftovers are only safe for 2 hours at room temperature and won\u2019t last through a movie – and only 1 hour if the temperature is over 90\u00b0F.<\/p>\n

After that time, bacteria growth can occur and cause food illness. Likewise, during warmer months bacteria multiply faster \u2013 so keeping food safe is more challenging.<\/p>\n

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Temperature Danger Zone (40\u00b0F \u2013 140\u00b0F)<\/h3>\n

Bacteria grows rapidly between the temperatures of 40\u00b0F and 140\u00b0F, doubling in number in as little as 20 minutes. This range of temperatures is called the \u201cDanger Zone.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Food Safety – Two-Hour Rule<\/h3>\n

The absolute maximum time for leaving prepared foods at room temperature is 2 hours\u2014including time for preparation, serving and eating. (1 hour if the temperature is over 90\u00b0F).<\/p>\n

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