A forager offers a restaurant wild mushrooms he picked and identified himself. What should the manager do?
a.Accept them and always cook every mushroom to 165°F
b.Decline them and order from an approved supplier
c.Accept them and always hold them frozen until service
d.Decline them unless the forager signs a waiver
Explanation
Mushroom toxins are heat stable and a misidentified wild mushroom can be fatal, so cooking and freezing are not controls. All food must come from sources that comply with law, and a personal waiver does not make an unapproved source legal or a poisonous mushroom safe.
Law Reference: FDA Food Code §3-201.11Practice all 500 questions free — no signup required.
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