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Food Safety Danger Zone Calculator
Calculate how long your food has been in the danger zone and whether it is still safe to eat or serve.
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SAFE COLD ZONE
Below 40°F
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DANGER ZONE
40°F - 140°F
Bacteria double every 20 minutes in this range
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SAFE HOT ZONE
Above 140°F
Temperature when food was cooked or removed from refrigeration
Current temperature of the food
Hours (0-24)
Minutes (0-59)
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