Receiving & StorageQuestion 149 of 320
A delivery of frozen chicken arrives partially thawed and soft, with the meat pliable rather than solid. What is the correct decision?
a.Reject it, because frozen food must be received frozen solid
b.Accept it and refreeze it right away
c.Accept it if it is still cold
d.Accept it and cook it immediately
Explanation
Frozen food must be received frozen solid; chicken that is partially thawed and pliable shows time-temperature abuse and must be rejected. Refreezing does not undo the microbial growth that occurred while thawed, being merely cold is not sufficient for a product that should be frozen, and accepting it to cook immediately still rewards an unsafe delivery. Document and return it to the supplier.
Law Reference: FDA Food Code §3-202.11Practice all 320 questions free — no signup required.
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