Receiving & StorageQuestion 395 of 500
Which refrigerated ready-to-eat item is exempt from the seven-day date-marking requirement when it comes from an inspected processing plant?
a.Sliced turkey breast from an opened deli chub
b.Hard cheddar cheese from an opened wheel
c.Cooked chicken salad made in the operation
d.Opened tub of commercial ranch dressing
Explanation
Hard cheeses such as cheddar, parmesan, and romano, along with semi-soft cheeses, cultured dairy, commercial deli salads, preserved fish, dry fermented sausage, and salt-cured products, are exempt from date marking when packaged by an inspected food processing plant. Sliced deli meat and food prepared in house are not.
Law Reference: FDA Food Code §3-501.17Practice all 500 questions free — no signup required.
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