FOOD QUALITY AND SAFETY
FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
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Question
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What is the maximum number of days that ready to eat food prepared on site can be stored if held at 41 deg. F?
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3 days
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5 days
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7 days
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10 days
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Ready-to-eat food prepared on-site must be used within seven days if held at 41° F (5° C) or lower.
Detailed explanation-2: -Any cold food held without refrigeration is safe for up to 6 hours, starting from the time it was removed from refrigeration at 40 degrees Fahrenheit and below. Check the temperature of cold foods every 2 hours and discard any cold food that reaches a temperature of 70 degrees Fahrenheit or higher.
Detailed explanation-3: -Ready-to-eat TCS food can be stored for only seven days if it is held at 41ºF (5ºC) or lower. The count begins on the day that the food was prepared or a commercial container was opened.
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