REFRIGERATED STORAGE
Receiving & Storage
Refrigerated Storage
PrerequisiteAlso: chilled storage · cooler · walk-in cooler
Holding refrigerated raw materials, in-process product, or finished goods at 4°C / 40°F or below to suppress mesophilic pathogen growth.
Typical Hazards
- BBiologicalListeria monocytogenes growth at suboptimal temps; cross-contamination between RTE and raw
- CChemicalRefrigerant leak; cleaner residue on cold surfaces
- PPhysicalIce/condensate drip; damaged packaging
Typical Controls
- Continuous temperature monitoring with daily review
- Calibrated thermometers in coldest zone
- Segregation of raw, in-process, finished, RTE, allergen products
- Alarm at upper limit with escalation procedure
- Defrost and condensate-control schedule
Regulatory Citations
6 cross-references across 3 documents
21 CFR Part 117
9 CFR Part 416