Or. Admin. Code § 291-061-0140

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 10, October 1, 2024

Section 291-061-0140 - Thawing Potentially Hazardous Foods

Potentially hazardous foods shall be thawed:

(1) In refrigerated units at a temperature not to exceed 40 degrees Fahrenheit;

(2) Unwrapped and 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 and thawed liquids into the overflow; or

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

(4) As part of a conventional cooking process.

Or. Admin. Code § 291-061-0140

CD 54-1986(Temp), f. 11-20-86, ef. 12-31-86; CD 6-1987, f. & ef. 1-20-87; CD 2-1993, f. 1-25-93, cert. ef. 2-1-93

Stat. Auth.: ORS 179.040, ORS 423.020, ORS 423.030 & ORS 423.075

Stats. Implemented: ORS 179.040, ORS 423.020, ORS 423.030 & ORS 423.075