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VSP 2018 Operations Manual

A CONSUMER advisory is not required for raw or
undercooked WHOLE-MUSCLE, INTACT BEEF steak as
specified under 7.3.2.1.4.

7.3.7 Contaminated Food

7.3.7.1 Discarding Food

7.3.7.1.1 Unsafe/Adulterated (18 C)
A FOOD that is unsafe or ADULTERATED must be discarded.

7.3.7.1.2 Unapproved Source (18 C)
FOOD that is not from an APPROVED source must be discarded.

7.3.7.1.3 Restricted or Excluded Employee (18 C)
READY-TO-EAT FOOD that may have been contaminated by an
employee who has been restricted or excluded for FOOD
EMPLOYEE health issues must be discarded.

7.3.7.1.4 Contaminated by Others (18 C)
FOOD that is contaminated by FOOD EMPLOYEES,
CONSUMERS, or other persons through contact with their hands,
bodily discharges (such as nasal or oral discharges), or other means
must be discarded.

7.4 Equipment and Utensils

7.4.1 Materials

7.4.1.1 Multiuse Characteristics and Use Limitations

7.4.1.1.1 Safe Food-Contact Materials (26 C)
Materials used in the construction of multiuse UTENSILS and
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT must not allow
the migration of deleterious substances or impart colors, odors, or
tastes to FOOD and must be safe under normal use conditions.

7.4.1.1.2 Food-Contact Surfaces (20)
Materials used in the construction of multiuse UTENSILS and
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT must be as
follows:
• Durable, corrosion-resistant, and nonabsorbent.
• Sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated
WAREWASHING.
• Finished to have a SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE
surface.

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