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Receiving and Storing Food Flashcards

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  1. UHT (Ultra-High Temperature) milk that is received in sealed, aseptic packaging may be stored at:

    Answer: Room temperature until opened

    UHT milk in sealed aseptic packaging is shelf-stable and may be stored at room temperature until opened.

  2. A food establishment receives a shipment of ready-to-eat deli meats. The best-by date on the package has passed. The correct action is to:

    Answer: Reject the entire shipment

    Ready-to-eat products past their use-by or best-by dates must be rejected as they cannot be verified to be safe.

  3. What is the primary purpose of checking the temperature of a food delivery upon receipt?

    Answer: To verify the food has not been in the temperature danger zone for too long

    Checking receiving temperatures confirms food was maintained outside the temperature danger zone (41°F–135°F) during transport.

  4. Which type of thermometer is best suited for checking the temperature of a large block of frozen fish upon delivery?

    Answer: Infrared (laser) thermometer

    An infrared thermometer is ideal for measuring the surface temperature of large frozen items without penetrating the packaging.

  5. When inspecting a delivery, a manager finds that several boxes of produce are damp and show mold growth. The manager should:

    Answer: Reject the entire delivery to avoid cross-contamination risk

    When part of a delivery shows significant contamination like mold, the entire delivery should be rejected to prevent cross-contamination of other items.

  6. Leftover cooked chicken that will be stored must be labeled with:

    Answer: The date it was prepared and the date it must be used by

    Date-marked ready-to-eat TCS food must show both the preparation date and the use-by date to ensure proper rotation and food safety.

  7. A case of canned tomatoes is received with one can that has a deep dent along the seam. The correct action is to:

    Answer: Reject only the dented can and accept the rest

    A deep dent on the seam of a can compromises the airtight seal and that individual can should be rejected, but the rest of the case may be accepted if undamaged.