Transcription of Date Marking Guide for Food Establishments
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Why is Date Marking Important?Date Marking is a means of controlling thegrowth of Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteriathat continues to grow even at refrigeratedtemperatures. Date Marking is a processassuring the food is discarded before thesebacteria can cause foodborne to Mark the DateFood must be discarded within seven days,which means the day the food is prepared oropened plus six days. (Example: Food preparedon April 1 must be discarded on April 7.)A food establishment operator can choose anymarking method that suits their needs. It simportant to know whatever system you use, itmust be understandable, effective, consistentlyused by employees, and clear to your inspectorduring the evaluation.
List of Some Hard and Semi-Soft Cheeses Exempt from Datemarking Deli Meats Date marking applies to entire loaves of deli meats once the original package is opened.
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