S.D. Admin. R. 44:02:05:18

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 67, December 16, 2024

Section 44:02:05:18 - Thawing potentially hazardous foods

Potentially hazardous foods must be thawed in the following manner:

(1) In refrigerated units at a temperature not over 41 degrees Fahrenheit;

(2) Under potable running water of a temperature of 70 degrees Fahrenheit or below, with sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose food particles into the overflow;

(3) In a microwave oven only when the food will be immediately transferred to conventional cooking facilities as part of a continuous cooking process or when the entire, uninterrupted cooking process takes place in the microwave oven; or

(4) As part of the conventional cooking process.

S.D. Admin. R. 44:02:05:18

23 SDR 75, effective 11/19/1996; 34 SDR 321, effective 6/30/2008.

General Authority: SDCL 34-1-17, 34-18-22.

Law Implemented: SDCL 34-18-22, 34-18-25.