California eFoodHandlers Practice Exam

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Study for the California eFoodHandlers Exam with confidence! Practice with multiple-choice questions that cover essential food safety regulations and best practices. Prepare effectively and increase your chances of success on the test!

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To safely cool foods we must move them through the Danger Zone quickly in 2 phases: first from 135F to 70F in ___, and then from 70F to 41F in ___.

1 hour; 3 hours
2 hours; 4 hours
3 hours; 2 hours
4 hours; 2 hours

The correct answer is: 2 hours; 4 hours

This is because the USDA recommends that hot foods should be cooled from 135F to 70F within 2 hours to reduce the risk of bacteria growth. After that, the food should be cooled from 70F to 41F within an additional 4 hours. If the food is left in the "Danger Zone" (between 41F and 135F) for too long, bacteria can multiply rapidly and potentially cause foodborne illness. Option A and C have the incorrect order, and option D does not allow enough time to cool the food properly.