how long can meat set out before it is not good to eat
Bacteria grow most rapidly in the range of temperatures. between 40 Â° and 140 Â°F, doubling in number in as. little as 20 minutes. This range of temperatures is often. called the âDanger Zone.â Thatâs why the Meat and. Poultry Hotline advises consumers to never leave food. out of refrigeration over 2 hours.