Question: what is the temperature range where bacteria grow best?
Answer: Bacteria grow most rapidly in the range of temperatures between 40 °F and 140 °F, ( 4.4°C- 60°C) doubling in number in as little as 20 minutes. This range of temperatures is often called the "Danger Zone." To learn more about the "Danger Zone" visit the Food Safety and Inspection Service fact sheet titled Danger Zone.