freezing foods

[Cindi]

Hi all

I freeze my cooked food. I remember reading somewhere that cooked food should be placed in freezer within two hours after cooking to prevent bacterial growth. Is that true? thanks..

 

[IThinkImTurningJapanese]

Danger Zone" (40 °F - 140 °F)

Leaving food out too long at room temperature can cause bacteria (such as Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella Enteritidis, Escherichia coli O157:H7, and Campylobacter) to grow to dangerous levels that can cause illness. Bacteria grow most rapidly in the range of temperatures between 40 °F and 140 °F, doubling in number in as little as 20 minutes. This range of temperatures is often called the "Danger Zone."

• Keep Food Out of the "Danger Zone"
• Cooking
• Storing Leftovers
• Reheating

Keep Food Out of the "Danger Zone"
Never leave food out of refrigeration over 2 hours. If the temperature is above 90 °F, food should not be left out more than 1 hour.

 

[Cindi]

Thanks. What about freezing? Can i freeze a cooked food which was in refrigirator for sime time? Like 6 to 24 hours

 

[panckage]

It should be fine @Cindi

 

[Cindi]

Thanks