Question

how long can potentially hazardous/high - risk food remain at room temperature before it needs to be discarded?
20 minutes
2 hours
6 hours
doesnt matter as long as it is fully cooked later

Explanation:

Potentially hazardous/high - risk food can remain at room temperature for 2 hours before it needs to be discarded. This is a standard food safety guideline. Bacteria can grow rapidly on such foods when they are in the temperature danger zone (4°C - 60°C or 40°F - 140°F). After 2 hours, the risk of foodborne illness increases significantly.

Answer:

B. 2 hours