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When reheating previously cooked foods, what temperature should they reach within 2 hours?
Correct Answer:
165°F for 15 seconds
Explanation:
Reheating leftovers safely means bringing the food to a high enough internal temperature quickly to destroy any pathogens that may have grown during cooling. The standard target is 165°F, held for 15 seconds, and this should be reached within 2 hours of removing the food from refrigeration. Reaching 165°F ensures that most common bacteria are inactivated, reducing the risk of foodborne illness. Lower temperatures like 155°F or 145°F aren’t reliably safe for reheating leftovers, and 135°F is a hot-holding temperature, not a reheating target. So the best guidance is to heat to 165°F for 15 seconds within 2 hours.

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