Foodborne Illness/Safety ======================== þ Moist High Protein Neutral PH Fruits, pickles, starches Time-temperature rule: 45-140F; below this dormant, above this killed Any food within this temperature range is high risk if > 3-4 hours. Discard (conservative, but big risk). he following things promote food spoilage: Moist High Protein Neutral PH Things that are generally safe for longer periods are: Fruits, pickles, starches There is a "Time-temperature rule" The danger temperature is: 45-140F; below this dormant, above this bacteria are killed Any food within this temperature range is high risk if > 3-4 hours. NDMS policy is to discard ANY prepared food in this timeframe if kept outside the safe temperatures (conservative, but big risk).