FOOD TECHNOLOGY

FOOD QUALITY AND SAFETY

FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
TCS foods are ____
A
food that require temperature control for safety
B
food that require time control for safety
C
foods that require taste control for safety
D
foods that require time & temperature control for safety
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -TCS food must be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours and completely cooled to 41°F or below within 6 hours. TCS food prepared from ingredients at room temperature must be cooled to 41°F or below within 4 hours.

Detailed explanation-2: -Foods must be consumed, sold or discarded within seven days. The day of preparation/opening container counts as day one.

Detailed explanation-3: -Ready to eat TCS foods are advised to only be stored for a maximum of four (4) hours without temperature control of food after preparation. Beyond this 4-hour window time, the food must be discarded to protect customers from food safety issues.

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