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Cal. Health & Safety Code § 114020 — Time and Temperature Relationships

Cal. Health & Safety Code § 114020

Type
Statute
Source
California Health and Safety Code
Jurisdiction
California
Date
2007-01-01
Current through
Nov 2, 2026 (California Legislative Counsel)

Frozen potentially hazardous food shall only be thawed in one of the following ways:

Citator

Cal. Health & Safety Code § 114020 — Time and Temperature Relationships is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.

Frozen potentially hazardous food shall only be thawed in one of the following ways:

(a) Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F or below.

(b) Completely submerged under potable running water for a period not to exceed two hours at a water temperature of 70°F or below, and with sufficient water velocity to agitate and flush off loose particles into the sink drain.

(c) In a microwave oven if immediately followed by immediate preparation.

(d) As part of a cooking process.