Time & Temperature ControlQuestion 99 of 319
A delivery truck arrives with cold milk. What is the highest acceptable temperature for the milk at the receiving dock?
a.41°F (5°C)
b.38°F (3°C)
c.32°F (0°C)
d.35°F (2°C)
Explanation
Refrigerated TCS foods, including milk, eggs in shell, raw meat, poultry, fish, and cut produce, must be received at 41°F (5°C) or below. Frozen items must arrive frozen solid. Foods received above 41°F must be rejected and noted on the invoice.
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