Right food storage temperature key in preventing poisoning
- 9 years ago
Apply safe food storage practices, experts warn, because leaving some foods under mere room temperature can start food spoilage, or even lead to food poisoning and other severe diseases.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), most types of food including meat, poultry, seafood, eggs, and dairy must be refrigerated. In fact, the FDA suggests a "two-hour rule." This "rule" recommends that food should not be left to sit under room temperature for more than two hours. Ideal temperature of refrigerators must be at around or below 40° F (4° C).
Some food however, need a cooler environment. Among these are ice cream and frozen yogurt. These food are preferably kept in the freezer, at or below 0° F (-18° C),
The reason behind cool storage is because most bacteria multiply slower or are inactive when it is cold. Experts however said bacteria are merely "disabled" but are not killed. Once taken out of the freezer or the refrigerator, bacteria can once again multiply.
Other food however do not require refrigeration. Canned goods which undergo a sterilization process, uncooked rice, and cereals belong to the category known as "dry food". Some fruits and vegetables including bananas, onions and potatoes also fall under this type.
Experts reiterate the need for food safety because Filipinos will once again be gracing several reunions and gatherings this Christmas season.
Potluck parties are very popular during the holidays, where every person brings a dish to be shared by the group. Experts however said the public must be cautious of food served in potluck parties as some food may have been improperly handled.
According to microbiologist Dr. Windell Rivera, "Iba ibang tao yung nagpreprepare ng pagkain, hindi natin alam kung paano nila hinandle yung food prepration. Because of that ito yung possibility na mataas magkaroon ng outbreak. (Different people prepare the food hence there is a higher possibility that a contaminated food served during a gath
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), most types of food including meat, poultry, seafood, eggs, and dairy must be refrigerated. In fact, the FDA suggests a "two-hour rule." This "rule" recommends that food should not be left to sit under room temperature for more than two hours. Ideal temperature of refrigerators must be at around or below 40° F (4° C).
Some food however, need a cooler environment. Among these are ice cream and frozen yogurt. These food are preferably kept in the freezer, at or below 0° F (-18° C),
The reason behind cool storage is because most bacteria multiply slower or are inactive when it is cold. Experts however said bacteria are merely "disabled" but are not killed. Once taken out of the freezer or the refrigerator, bacteria can once again multiply.
Other food however do not require refrigeration. Canned goods which undergo a sterilization process, uncooked rice, and cereals belong to the category known as "dry food". Some fruits and vegetables including bananas, onions and potatoes also fall under this type.
Experts reiterate the need for food safety because Filipinos will once again be gracing several reunions and gatherings this Christmas season.
Potluck parties are very popular during the holidays, where every person brings a dish to be shared by the group. Experts however said the public must be cautious of food served in potluck parties as some food may have been improperly handled.
According to microbiologist Dr. Windell Rivera, "Iba ibang tao yung nagpreprepare ng pagkain, hindi natin alam kung paano nila hinandle yung food prepration. Because of that ito yung possibility na mataas magkaroon ng outbreak. (Different people prepare the food hence there is a higher possibility that a contaminated food served during a gath