What do all the letters in FATTOM stand for and what does it mean?

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hazardouschisle · Answer

it is the 6 different favorable conditions for which food born pathogens can reproduce
Food acidity time temperature oxygen moisture
F the type of food it is 
A describes how acidic the food is (pH) which determines how well the pathogens can grow 
T how long the pathogens have to grow on the food 
T describes the temperature in which the pathogens can reproduce (ex cooler temps lower reproduction rates in bacteria 
O describes the level of oxygen present (some pathogens need more oxygen to reproduce correctly no they dont have lungs thats stupid 
M bacteria always grows better in moisture rich environments
i know all of this because im really into cooking and it was part of one of my classes

jc17 · Answer

Same, i like cooking classes

hazardouschisle · Answer

no its ...... its not cooking classes its courses im not in 2nd grade where a teacher comes in every week and shows how to make cupcakes im in advanced courses im making gourmet dishes that need perfection to pass

jc17 · Answer

Oh im in 10th and im taking a cooking class