Receiving & StorageQuestion 128 of 320
A dairy delivery of fluid milk arrives at 45°F. Under the Food Code, this milk:
a.Must be rejected because milk must always arrive at 41°F
b.Can be stored at 45°F indefinitely
c.Is unsafe and must be discarded on the spot
d.May be received at 45°F but must be cooled to 41°F or below within 4 hours
Explanation
Fluid milk may be received at 45°F or below, but it must then be cooled to 41°F or below within 4 hours, so a 45°F delivery is acceptable if promptly cooled. It cannot be held at 45°F indefinitely, and it need not be rejected or discarded outright simply for arriving at 45°F. This mirrors the special receiving allowance the Code gives certain items.
Law Reference: FDA Food Code §3-202.11Practice all 320 questions free — no signup required.
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