Foodborne IllnessQuestion 9 of 320
Which of the following is a TCS (Time/Temperature Control for Safety) food that requires strict temperature control?
a.Sealed jar of honey
b.Uncut whole lemons
c.Cut cantaloupe melon
d.Dry white rice (uncooked)
Explanation
Cut melons, including cantaloupe, are TCS foods because cutting exposes the moist, low-acid flesh where bacteria can grow. Whole citrus, uncooked dry rice, and shelf-stable honey are not TCS in their listed state. Once rice is cooked it becomes TCS.
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