Management & HACCPQuestion 257 of 320
A grocery deli wants to grow sprouts from seeds in-house for its salads. Regarding the Food Code, what does this activity trigger?
a.A variance requirement, because sprouting seeds is a specialized process with elevated pathogen risk
b.No special requirement, because sprouts are just vegetables
c.Only a produce-washing log
d.A ban on all leafy greens
Explanation
Sprouting seeds or beans is one of the specialized processes the Food Code lists as requiring a variance because the warm, moist growing conditions readily support pathogen growth, and sprouts have caused multiple outbreaks. The operation must obtain the variance and typically maintain a HACCP plan. Simply washing produce does not address this specific hazard.
Law Reference: FDA Food Code §3-502.11Practice all 320 questions free — no signup required.
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