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FAT TOM
FAT TOM
Easy way to remember what
conditions foodborne
bacteria need to grow
F= Food
Food high in protein, carbohydrates
PROTIENS
CARBOHYDRATES
F= Food
Food high in protein, carbohydrates
PROTIENS
CARBOHYDRATES
A= Acidity
Neutral to slightly acidic
T = Time
Bacteria grow fastest at unsafe temperatures
T= Temperature
Danger Zone 41 -135 degrees F
O= oxygen
Some require it, some don’t and some can
grow with or without it
M =Moisture
The higher the moisture, the
faster bacteria grow