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FAT TOM—Conditions for Bacteria to Grow

Temperature:

 Bacteria grow rapidly between 41ºF and 135ºF

(5ºC and 57ºC)

 Bacteria grow even more rapidly from 70ºF to

125ºF (21ºC to 52ºC)

 Bacteria growth is limited when food is held

above or below the temperature danger zone

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