Most of us have encountered this scenario at least once: the kitchen is silent, it’s late at night, and all of a sudden the craving strikes. You hesitate when you see leftover steak or chicken from dinner in the refrigerator. It appears to be fine. It has a pleasant scent. But you can’t help but wonder if it’s really safe to eat. Freshness and flavor are only two aspects of food safety, therefore this question is more important than most people realize. It has to do with how bacteria function in specific situations and how rapidly food can become dangerous...
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