Receiving & StorageQuestion 153 of 320
Which ready-to-eat TCS food does NOT require date marking when held for more than 24 hours?
a.A commercially processed food whose original container remains unopened and it is held cold
b.House-made tuna salad
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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