TCS foods, or Time/Temperature Control for Safety foods, are items that require specific temperature controls to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria. Examples include dairy products like milk and cheese, meat and poultry, cooked rice and pasta, and cut fruits and vegetables. Additionally, foods like eggs, seafood, and prepared dishes such as casseroles also fall under this category. Proper storage and handling of TCS foods are essential to ensure food safety.
The danger zone for TCS foods is between 41°F and 135°F.
Some examples of smoked foods are salmon, ham, cheese, and sausages.
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Some examples of grain foods include rice, bread, pasta, oatmeal, and cereal.
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Some examples of foods that are nuts and grains include almonds, walnuts, quinoa, and oats.
Some examples of foods that naturally contain nicotine include tomatoes, potatoes, and eggplants.
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135ºF or above.
Some examples of foods in the grain group include bread, rice, pasta, oatmeal, and cereal.
An insulated container should be used to transport TCS foods.
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