A cook thaws frozen chicken quarters submerged under running water. Besides water at 70°F or below, what limit applies?
a.The thawed portions may not rise above 41°F for more than 8 hours
b.The thawed portions may not rise above 41°F for more than 4 hours
c.The thawed portions may not rise above 55°F for more than 4 hours
d.The thawed portions may not rise above 70°F for more than 2 hours
Explanation
For raw animal food that will be cooked, thawed portions may not be above 41°F for more than 4 hours, counting both the time under running water and the time needed to prepare the food for cooking. The water must also flow fast enough to agitate the food and float loose particles off in an overflow.
Law Reference: FDA Food Code §3-501.13Practice all 500 questions free — no signup required.
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