HACCPQuestion 199 of 240

Why is cooling considered one of the most hazardous steps in the flow of food?

a.Food is served to the public during cooling
b.Food passes slowly through the danger zone as it cools
c.Cooling destroys all nutrients
d.Cooling always happens outdoors

Explanation

Cooling is hazardous because food spends time in the danger zone as it cools, giving surviving bacteria and spores a chance to multiply. That is why the two-stage cooling limits and rapid-cooling methods are so important.

Law Reference: NYC Health Code Article 81

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