Receiving & StorageQuestion 157 of 320
Why does the Food Code allow live shellfish, shell eggs, and milk to be received at 45°F rather than 41°F like other cold TCS foods?
a.These items have specific Code allowances reflecting how they are safely shipped, with follow-up requirements (e.g., cooling milk to 41°F within 4 hours)
b.Because they are not really TCS foods
c.Because 45°F is the general rule for all cold food
d.Because temperature does not matter for these items
Explanation
The Food Code grants specific 45°F receiving allowances for live molluscan shellfish, shell eggs (ambient air), and milk, reflecting safe shipping practices, but with follow-up controls such as cooling milk to 41°F within 4 hours. These are still TCS foods, 45°F is not the general cold rule (which is 41°F), and temperature very much matters, these are narrow, item-specific exceptions.
Law Reference: FDA Food Code §3-202.11Practice all 320 questions free — no signup required.
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