A grocery store sets up a self-service bulk granola and dried fruit station. Beyond sneeze guards and clean utensils, what should the manager ensure about the containers?
a.They are set near the store exit so customers can reach them without walking past the checkout lanes first
b.They are refilled by pouring fresh granola on top of the product already sitting in the bin, so that no older stock is thrown away
c.They are held in a refrigerated case below 41°F at all times, since bulk granola and dried fruit are TCS foods that need cold holding
d.They are clearly labeled so customers can identify the food, and refills are done with cleaned containers rather than topping off
Explanation
Self-service displays must be labeled so consumers know what they are taking, which also supports allergen awareness. Containers should be washed before refilling; topping off buries older product at the bottom indefinitely. Dry granola and dried fruit are not TCS foods and need no cold holding, and placement near an exit is a theft question, not a food safety control.
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