Safe Food Purchasing/Receiving Flashcards
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Vacuum-packed deli meats arrive with bloated, puffy packages. What should you do?
Answer: Reject the delivery because bloating indicates bacterial growth
Bloated packages indicate gas-producing bacterial growth, potentially including deadly C. botulinum.
What is the primary purpose of the USDA inspection stamp on meat and poultry?
Answer: To verify processing in a sanitary facility under federal inspection
The USDA stamp certifies the product was processed under continuous inspection in a sanitary facility.
Canned goods arrive with deep dents along the side seam. What action should you take?
Answer: Reject because seam dents can compromise the seal allowing bacteria in
Deep dents along the seam can compromise the hermetic seal, allowing C. botulinum to enter.
What is the correct temperature requirement for receiving fresh poultry?
Answer: 41 degrees F or below
Fresh poultry must be received at 41 degrees F or below as a high-risk TCS food.
A supplier driver asks you to sign quickly because they have another stop. What should you do?
Answer: Inspect the produce for quality, temperature, and condition before signing
All deliveries must be inspected before signing. Signing indicates acceptance of the product condition.
What should be done with recalled food items?
Answer: Immediately segregate, label clearly as recalled, and arrange return or disposal per manufacturer instructions
Recalled items must be immediately identified, segregated, labeled, and handled per manufacturer instructions.