Cold TCS food must be received at an internal temperature of no higher than

Cold TCS food must be received at an internal temperature of no higher than

• A. 45°F
• B. 32°F
• C. 41°F
• D. 50°F

Answer: (C)

Cold TCS foods must be received at 41°F or lower. This threshold keeps foods out of the temperature danger zone where bacteria multiply rapidly, helping ensure safety from the moment of receipt. Use a calibrated thermometer and check the internal temperature at the product’s thickest part. If anything is above 41°F, reject or take corrective action (refrigerate immediately, re-ice, or return). The other temperatures don’t meet the standard: 45°F and 50°F are above the limit, and 32°F is colder than the required receiving limit and isn’t the standard for this rule.

Cold TCS foods must be received at 41°F or lower. This threshold keeps foods out of the temperature danger zone where bacteria multiply rapidly, helping ensure safety from the moment of receipt. Use a calibrated thermometer and check the internal temperature at the product’s thickest part. If anything is above 41°F, reject or take corrective action (refrigerate immediately, re-ice, or return). The other temperatures don’t meet the standard: 45°F and 50°F are above the limit, and 32°F is colder than the required receiving limit and isn’t the standard for this rule.