3717-1-03.4(G)(2) Food: limitation of growth of organisms of public health concern

Except as specified in paragraphs (G)(5) to (G)(7) of this rule; refrigerated, ready-to-eat time/temperature controlled for safety food prepared and packaged by a food processing plant is to be clearly marked, at the time the original container is opened in a food service operation or retail food establishment and if the food is held for more than twenty-four hours, to indicate the date or day by which the food is to be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, based on the temperature and time combination specified in paragraph (G)(1) of this rule and:

(a)

The day the original container is opened in the food service operation or retail food establishment is counted as day one; and

(b)

The day or date marked by the food service operation or retail food establishment cannot exceed a manufacturer's use-by date if the manufacturer determined the use-by date based on food safety.