You purchase deli meat wrapped in plastic from a grocery store,carry it out to your car in a paper bag,and leave it in the car while running errands for another hour.It is 80 degrees outside.Which of the four steps of food safety have you neglected to follow?

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By leaving the deli meat in the car at 80 degrees for an hour, the temperature of the meat has likely risen to the danger zone (between 40-140 degrees), which can promote the growth of harmful bacteria. This violates the "chill" step of food safety, which recommends keeping perishable foods below 40 degrees to prevent the growth of bacteria.

You Purchase Deli Meat Wrapped in Plastic from a Grocery