Receiving & StorageQuestion 153 of 320
Which ready-to-eat TCS food does NOT require date marking when held for more than 24 hours?
a.House-made tuna salad
b.A commercially processed food whose original container remains unopened and it is held cold
c.Opened deli container of sliced turkey
d.Cooked and cooled pasta held for several days
Explanation
Date marking is required for ready-to-eat TCS food prepared on-site or held after opening a commercial container for more than 24 hours; a commercially processed, hermetically sealed container that remains unopened does not require date marking until it is opened. House-made tuna salad, an opened deli container, and cooked-and-cooled pasta are all prepared or opened items that must be date-marked and used within 7 days.
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