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F

F = Food, specifically potentially hazardous foods

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A

A = Acid...Bacteria prefers lower acid foods

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T

T = Time

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Bacteria doubles every 20 minutes

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T

T = Temperature

Bacteria loves the danger zone: 41-135

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O

O = Oxygen

Bacteria prefers an aerobic environment - one with Oxygen

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M

M = Moisture

Bacteria loves a moist environment

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