Beer Info FAQ

Bacteria Need a Source of Water Single-celled bacteria lack that ability, so they must rely on finding enough available water in their environment to through their cell membranes. Many bacteria can survive for extended periods without moisture, but without it they can't grow and reproduce.

The best way to avoid bacterial growth on food is to follow proper food-handling instructions: Keep meat cold, wash your hands and any surface that comes in contact with raw meat, never place cooked meat on a platter that held raw meat, and cook food to safe internal temperatures.