A carnicería receives a delivery of fresh pork loin. Which single check best confirms it is safe to accept on temperature grounds?
a.Match the case count and unit price on the signed invoice against the purchase order
b.Lift a case and judge by its weight whether the pork inside is still solidly chilled
c.Confirm the truck arrived inside the 9 a.m. delivery window written into the contract
d.Probe the thickest part with a calibrated thermometer and confirm 41°F or below
Explanation
For temperature safety the receiver must probe the thickest part of the pork with a clean, calibrated thermometer and confirm it reads 41°F or below before accepting. Matching case counts and prices to the purchase order, judging chill from the weight of a case, and confirming the truck hit its contracted 9 a.m. window are business or paperwork checks — none of them measures the temperature of the product, which is what the question asks about. If the pork probes above 41°F it has been temperature-abused and must be rejected.
Law Reference: FDA Food Code §3-202.11Practice all 500 questions free — no signup required.
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