What does time-temperature abuse mean in HACCP terms?

What does time-temperature abuse mean in HACCP terms?

• A. Holding at a safe temperature longer than required.
• B. Keeping food at the proper temperature throughout.
• C. Allowing food to remain too long in the danger zone or failing to reach/maintain safe temperatures, increasing the risk of microbial growth.
• D. Only cooling food rapidly.

Answer: (C)