Controlling Temperature and Moisture: What Two Growth Requirements for Bacteria Are Most Controllable in a Restaurant?
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According to the World Health Organization, there are approximately 600 million cases of foodborne illness each year. A restaurant's ability to control the growth of harmful pathogens is paramount to public health, and understanding what two growth requirements for bacteria are most controllable in the restaurant is the key to preventing such outbreaks. The answer lies in strict management of both temperature and moisture levels throughout all stages of food handling, from preparation to storage and service.
