what are perishable foods
Perishable foods are those likely to spoil, decay or become unsafe to consume if not kept refrigerated at 40 FÂ° (4.4 Â°C) or below or frozen at 0 FÂ° (-17.8 Â°C) or below. Examples of foods that must be kept refrigerated for safety include meat, poultry, fish, dairy products, and all cooked leftovers.