US FDA Food Code 2026
Chapter 4: Equipment, utensils and linens – US FDA Food Code 2026

US FDA Food Code 2026 4-502: 4-502 Utensils and measuring devices: repair, calibration and single-use articles

Utensils are kept in compliant condition or thrown away; food thermometers are calibrated per the maker's specifications to stay accurate (Pf); ambient air, water pressure and water thermometers are in good repair and accurate. An establishment without warewashing facilities provides only single-use kitchenware and single-service and single-use articles (P). Single-service and single-use articles are not reused; bulk milk dispensing tubes are cut diagonally with no more than one inch protruding; and mollusk and crustacean shells are used only once as serving containers.

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Codex General Principles of Food Hygiene (CXC 1-1969, Rev. 2022) · 1 control

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