The company routinely shuts down products that have become stale. Last year, it shut down Yahoo Directory, which was the cornerstone of the company when it first was founded in 1995. Over the past two and a half years, the company has discontinued more than 60 products.
The temperature range in which most bacteria grow is between 40 degrees F (5 degrees C) and 140 degrees F (60 degrees C). Raw and cooked foods should not be kept in this danger zone any longer than absolutely necessary.
The best place to successfully and safely grow bacteria, mold and yeast are in specially shaped glass or plastic dishes called Petri Dishes. Cultures grow best with gentle heat in the range between 70 degrees to 95 degrees Fahrenheit. Cultures will grow at lower temperatures but at a much slower rate.