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on 11/22/2005 It is best to use an ice bath or shallow pans to cool food rather than to risk heating the fridge and other items with hot food. "Hot foods hot & cold foods cold" is a long standing motto in the food industry.
on 11/22/2005 Foods generally should not be reheated more than twice due to bacteria growth. Never store cooked or ready made food below raw meats as blood could contaminate other items.
on 11/22/2005 Food should never stay in the danger zone (40 to 140 degrees) for more than 4 hours total time...Prep to completion!When in doubt throw it out!!!
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