No, saltines are not considered a TCS (Time/Temperature Control for Safety) food. TCS foods are those that require specific temperature controls to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria, typically including items that are moist and high in protein. Saltines are dry, shelf-stable crackers that do not support bacterial growth, making them safe for extended storage at room temperature.
Saltines
Yes
sprouts
no
sprouts
sprouts
Once they are picked, sprouts are a TCS food. You need to make sure to keep them refrigerated until eaten after you have purchased them.
Listeria cytogenses is the pathogen that is commonly linked with salad containing tcs food.
yes
saltines are just crisp, salted crackers.
Makers of saltines are included in SIC 2052
TCS stands for Time and Temperature Control for Safety. A TCS food is a type of food that is predisposed to pathogenic growth. By following TCS guidelines you can limit the pathogenic growth on these types of foods. Please keep in mind that foods may be added or excluded from the TCS guidelines from time to time. A good example of this is sliced tomatoes, after the recent salmonella scares they were added!As of 2013 TCS foods include:Milk and Dairy ProductsEggsMeat: Beef, pork, lamb, poultry, fish, shellfish and crustaceans.Baked PotatoesHeat-treated (cooked) plant food ricebeansvegetablesTofu or other soy proteinSliced MelonsCut TomatoesSprouts and Sprout SeedsUntreated garlic-and-oil mixtures