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Colorado Rapid Cooling Methods Poster
The Rapid Cooling Methods Poster is a labor law posters poster by the Colorado Department Of Labor and Employment. This is an optional poster, so while it is recommended that you post this if it is relevant to your employees, you are not required to by the Department Of Labor and Employment.
This official poster from the Colorado Department of Public Health provides guidelines for rapid cooling methods in food establishments.
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Rapid Cooling Methods Shallow pans Separate food into smaller portions Use ice wands or other similar equipment Stir the food Place food in ice water bath Use containers that facilitate heat transfer Keep uncovered until completely cooled Add ice as an ingredient Monitor temperature with a properly calibrated thermometer Cool from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours and from 135°F to 41°F within a total of 6 hours Help prevent foodborne illness!
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- Original poster PDF https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/sites/default/files/DEHS_RetailFood_Sign_RapidCoolingMethods.pdf , updated February 2023
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