FOOD TECHNOLOGY

FOOD QUALITY AND SAFETY

FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Fridge temperatures must be checked and recorded weekly.
A
true
B
false
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -It is recommended that the temperatures are checked at least once per day. Some businesses may wish to check fridges more frequently and may also wish to record freezer temperatures.

Detailed explanation-2: -The temperature of the medicine refrigerator should be monitored daily when it is in use – a maximum/minimum thermometer is recommended for this purpose. The thermometer should be read and reset daily, and the maximum and minimum temperatures recorded.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Food Standards Agency recommends that you check and record fridge and freezer temperatures at least once per day.

Detailed explanation-4: -At a minimum, temperatures are to be reviewed and recorded twice per workday. Reviewing the temperatures at least once at the outset of the day and again at the end of the day allows for quick corrective action should a temperature excursion occur.

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