US FDA Food Code 2026
Chapter 3: Food – US FDA Food Code 2026

US FDA Food Code 2026 3-501.16: 3-501.16 Hot and cold holding

Outside preparation, cooking and cooling, and unless time is used as the public health control, TCS food is held at 57°C (135°F) or above (roasts cooked or reheated under 3-401.11(B) at 54°C (130°F) or above) or at 5°C (41°F) or less (P). Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae are stored in refrigeration at 7°C (45°F) ambient or less (P). Homogeneous liquid TCS food may be held outside these limits in specially designed equipment meeting 4-204.13(E).

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  • 13.2.1 13.2.1 Time and temperature control

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