To put it simply, hot foods must stay hot (above 140°F) and cold foods must stay cold (below 40°F). When foods are held between 40 and 140°F, bacteria can grow rapidly to levels that can cause you or your guests to get sick.
To put it simply, hot foods must stay hot (above 140°F) and cold foods must stay cold (below 40°F). When foods are held between 40 and 140°F, bacteria can grow rapidly to levels that can cause you or your guests to get sick.
