Question

1. rodneys health class is having a potluck lunch. which situation poses a food safety risk?

leftovers are put in the refrigerator or freezer right after the meal.
hot foods are placed in serving dishes on the table.
the meal is finished in about 45 minutes.
dishes of cold foods are placed in bowls of ice.

Explanation:

• Putting leftovers in the fridge/freezer right after the meal is a good food - safety practice as it helps prevent bacterial growth.
• Placing hot foods in serving dishes on the table (if they are not kept at a proper holding temperature) can pose a risk. Bacteria can grow rapidly in the temperature range of \(40^{\circ}F - 140^{\circ}F\) (the "danger zone"). If hot foods are left in this zone for too long, it's a problem.
• Finishing the meal in about 45 minutes is likely not long enough for significant bacterial growth to occur in most cases.
• Placing cold foods in bowls of ice helps keep them at a safe cold temperature (\(40^{\circ}F\) or below), which is a good food - safety measure.

Answer:

Hot foods are placed in serving dishes on the table.