Question

how many hours can food be held without temperature control before it should be eaten or discarded? question 10 of 10

Explanation:

In food - safety biology, per general guidelines, food can typically be held without temperature control for 2 hours before it should be eaten or discarded. Bacteria can grow rapidly in the 'danger zone' of temperatures (40 - 140°F or 4 - 60°C) after about 2 hours.

Answer:

2