Food that has been held in the Temperature Danger Zone has been subjected to:

Time-Temperature Abuse happens when foods have spent too long in the Temperature Danger Zone (41-135 degrees F), which is the temperature that promotes bacterial growth. When food is held below or above the Temperature Danger Zone, bacteria growth is slowed. Foods have also been subjected to time-temperature abuse when they are held at the wrong temperature, cooked or reheated to the wrong temperature or incorrectly.