Foodborne IllnessQuestion 28 of 320
When using time as a public health control instead of temperature, cold TCS food removed from refrigeration may be held without temperature control for a maximum of how long before it must be used or discarded?
a.6 hours, if it starts at 41°F and never exceeds 70°F
b.12 hours regardless of temperature
c.24 hours if covered
d.2 hours only
Explanation
Under time as a public health control, cold TCS food may be held up to 6 hours if it begins at 41°F or below and does not exceed 70°F, after which it must be discarded. Alternatively, food may be held up to 4 hours with no temperature limit. The item must be labeled with the discard time; 12 or 24 hours is far too long.
Law Reference: FDA Food Code §3-501.19Practice all 320 questions free — no signup required.
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