The USDA and the Partnership for Food Safety Education's set of food safety guidelines emphasizes four main guidelines: clean, separate, cook, and
A)store.
B)chill.
C)keep hot.
D)disinfect.

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The fourth guideline in the USDA and Partnership for Food Safety Education's set of food safety guidelines is to chill. This is because keeping food at the proper temperature is crucial to preventing the growth of harmful bacteria. Refrigeration or freezing can help to slow or stop the growth of bacteria, so it is important to ensure that perishable foods are promptly refrigerated or frozen after purchase or preparation.

The USDA and the Partnership for Food Safety Education's Set