What Is the Danger Zone in Food Safety

The temperature danger zone refers to a temperature range in which bacteria grow and thrive. According to the USDA, this range is 40℉–140℉(4℃–60℃). Within this temperature range, bacteria can double in number in just 20 minutes. Keeping certain foods within this temperature range for too long allows foodborne pathogens such as Salmonella and E. coli to grow—and these may make you sick if you end up eating them.

You need to keep many foods within a safe temperature range to prevent bacteria growth. Perishable foods may become unsafe to eat if stored at temperatures above 40℉ (4.4℃). Perishable foods include products like seafood, poultry, meat, eggs, dairy, and cooked leftovers. These foods must be stored under a certain temperature to keep you safe.

Here are recommended storage temperatures for perishable foods :

Poultry: 40℉ (4.4℃) or below, or frozen at 0℉ (-17.7℃) or below

Leftovers (stuffing, casseroles, etc.): 40℉ (4.4℃) or below, or frozen at 0℉ (-17.7℃) or below

Egg dishes: 40℉ (4.4℃) or below, or frozen at 0℉ (-17.7℃) or below

Ground meat: 40℉ (4.4℃) or below, or frozen at 0℉ (-17.7℃) or below

Beef, pork, lamb, veal, steaks, and chops: 40℉ (4.4℃) or below, or frozen at 0℉ (-17.7℃) or below

Ham, fresh or smoked (uncooked): 40℉ (4.4℃) or below, or frozen at 0℉ (-17.7℃) or below

Fish and shellfish: 40℉ (4.4℃) or below, or frozen at 0℉ (-17.7℃) or below

Dairy products: 40℉ (4.4℃) or below, or frozen at 0℉ (-17.7℃) or below

Most fresh fruits and vegetables: 40℉ (4.4℃) or below, or frozen at 0℉ (-17.7℃) or below

Freshliance BlueTag TH20 HACCP temperature and humidity data logger can help you get rid of the problem that your food could be perished because of improper storage temperature. It is an intelligent Bluetooth HACCP temperature and humidity data logger based on Bluetooth communication technology.

Freshliance BlueTag TH20 HACCP temperature and humidity data logger is perfect for refrigerator and room temperature monitoring. It has a large screen display for real-time viewing of current temperature and humidity, Max/Min Temperature, and humidity value. Real-time viewing of Current temperature and humidity, Max/Min Temperature and humidity value, and battery level. You can stick it on the refrigerator to monitor room temperature or just directly place it in the refrigerator to have an intuitive refrigerator inside temperature display

BlueTag TH20 HACCP temperature sensor also has Bluetooth communication technology. With the Bluetooth App software provided by our company, you can quickly and accurately set various parameters of the product. Bluetooth Connection through APP, you can read the temperature data by APP on your phone. Once the refrigerator temperature is out of preset range, you’ll receive a notification alert on your phone. So you can adjust the temperature in the refrigerator or deal with the food in time. 

BlueTag TH20 HACCP temperature and humidity data logger is a powerful assistant for monitoring your kitchen and refrigerator temperature to guarantee home food safety.