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23
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1.50
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Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
No
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No |
3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it has not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P The PIC should train and assign staff to monitor date marking to prevent the use of food products that are no longer in compliance with 3-501.17 (A), (B), or (C)
Observed deli container of sliced cooked beef stored inside the WIC with prep date of 2/13. PIC stated this was not frozen then thawed before serving.
CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded the product since it had surpassed the 7-day window.
Observed deli containers of house-made pesto stored inside the WIC with prep date of 2/16. PIC stated they prep pesto in large batches and freeze before thawing for use.
CDI: PIC created second date labels to indicate "clock start" date.
3-501.17 (A) or (B) Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and are to be held for more than 24 hours. -Pf. Establish a date marking system consistent with 3-501.17 (A) or (B). Additional date marking system options are found in 3-501.17 (D).
Observed opened jug of milk stored inside the WIC that bore no date. PIC stated they opened it this morning and sometimes they use the entire jug, and sometimes they do not.
CDI: PIC wrote opened date of milk onto the jug since milk may not be used within the day.
For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs . |