Food Safety and Storage Guidelines

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Ready-to-eat TCS food must be date marked if stored for longer than 24 hours.

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This ensures food safety and helps prevent foodborne illnesses.

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Maximum storage time for ready-to-eat TCS food in a cooler at 41°F (5°C) is 7 days.

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After this period, the food should be discarded to maintain safety.

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Correct cooler storage: Raw chicken thighs stored above pork chops.

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This prevents cross-contamination and ensures food safety.

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Items not in original containers must be labeled.

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Labeling helps identify the contents and ensures proper handling.

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Label of food not in original container must include the food’s common name.

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This is important for safety and to avoid allergens.

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Discard date for tuna salad prepared on October 1

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October 7

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Discard date for a dish with beef (use-by September 4) and pork (use-by September 6)

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September 4

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Proper rotation of food in storage

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Items with the earliest use-by dates are used before items with later dates

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Action for food past its use-by date

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It should be discarded

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Safe storage temperature for cold TCS food

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41°F (5°C) or lower