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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.
Foodborne microorganisms grow much faster in the middle of the zone, at temperatures between 21 and 47 Â°C (70 and 117 Â°F). Food-borne bacteria, in large enough numbers, may cause food poisoning, symptoms similar to gastroenteritis or stomach flu (a misnomer, as true influenza primarily affects the respiratory system).