(NAFB.com) – The USDA says if you’re hosting a Super Bowl party this year, keep food safety in your playbook to ensure that bacteria doesn’t run out the clock. The Food Safety and Inspection Service has a plan to keep your Super Bowl servings penalty-free. “One of the biggest threats to a successful game day meal is bacteria that causes foodborne illness,” says FSIS Administrator Dr. Denise Eblen. “Make sure the takeout or delivered food is quickly refrigerated or placed in an oven until your guests arrive.” Pizza, chicken wings, hamburger sliders, chili, and other Super Bowl favorites cannot stay at room temperature for more than two hours. Bacteria will multiply to unsafe levels if perishable food is left out in the open. Whether it’s takeout or delivered food, serve promptly or divide the food into smaller portions and place it in shallow containers until you’re ready to reheat the food and serve guests.