Time & Temperature ControlQuestion 91 of 319

Which of the following is NOT considered a TCS (time/temperature control for safety) food?

a.Cut tomatoes and melons
b.Soft tofu
c.Whole uncut watermelon
d.Cooked rice and pasta

Explanation

TCS foods include cooked starches, cut melons, cut tomatoes, cut leafy greens, milk, eggs, meat, poultry, fish, shellfish, soy products such as tofu, sprouts, and garlic-in-oil mixtures. A whole, intact watermelon is not TCS because the rind protects the flesh from contamination; once cut, however, it becomes TCS.

Law Reference: Cal. H&S Code §114002

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