A cook opens canned tuna at room temperature, mixes it with mayonnaise, and puts it in the walk-in. What cooling requirement applies?
a.Cool to 70°F within 2 hours, then to 41°F within 4 more
b.Cool to 41°F or less within 6 hours from the mixing time
c.Cool to 41°F or less within 4 hours from the mixing time
d.Cool to 41°F or less within 2 hours from the mixing time
Explanation
TCS food prepared from ingredients at ambient temperature, such as reconstituted foods and canned tuna, must be cooled to 41°F or less within 4 hours. The two-stage 135°F to 70°F to 41°F schedule applies to food that was cooked, and this salad was never hot.
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