{"id":17319,"date":"2019-12-28T03:41:30","date_gmt":"2019-12-28T09:41:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/?p=17319"},"modified":"2020-03-12T07:26:27","modified_gmt":"2020-03-12T12:26:27","slug":"hosting-football-watch-parties-and-food-safety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/food-safety-news\/hosting-football-watch-parties-and-food-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"Food Safety for Football Watch Parties"},"content":{"rendered":"
Can’t make it to the big game? The only thing better than watching a football game live – is watching it with friends and family on a big screen TV – while eating tasty food.<\/p>\n
Most watch parties are buffet style. However, this type of food service increases the chances of a food illness. And when food has been sitting out for an extended period of time at improper temperatures, it allows harmful bacteria to multiply.<\/p>\n
Don\u2019t let your party be remembered for food illness penalty.\u00a0 Follow a basic food safety playbook to keep your football watch parties both fun and safe.<\/p>\n
Food illness has lots of causes, but primarily leaving food out too long is the main cause. Food illness generally occurs when people eat food\u00a0 that contains bacteria, parasites, viruses, or toxins. Most cases are caused by common bacteria such as\u00a0Staphylococcus<\/em> or E. coli.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Leaving food out too long at room temperature can cause bacteria to grow to dangerous levels that can cause illness. Bacteria grow most rapidly in the range of temperatures between 40\u00b0F and 140\u00b0F, doubling in number in as little as 20 minutes. This range of temperatures is called the “Danger Zone”.<\/p>\n Track the time that food stays on the party table or buffet. Sideline any perishable foods that have been out at room temperature for 2 hours or more.<\/p>\n Food Safety & Allergy Training - 10% OFF SALE<\/div>\r\n
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Bacteria “Danger Zone” (40\u00b0F – 140\u00b0F)<\/h3>\n
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Food Table Time<\/h3>\n
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Keep it Clean & Avoid Cross-Contamination<\/h3>\n
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Safe Temperatures<\/h3>\n
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