A delivery of fresh chicken arrives. At what maximum internal temperature should cold TCS food like raw chicken be received?
a.60°F or below
b.45°F or below
c.50°F or below
d.41°F or below
Explanation
Cold TCS food such as raw chicken must be received at 41°F or below, so it enters the operation out of the danger zone. Receiving at 45°F, 50°F, or 60°F means the food has been time-temperature abused and should be rejected. The 45°F allowance applies only to specific items like live shellfish, shell eggs, and milk, not to raw chicken.
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