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Cold Chain Temperature Monitoring Checklist
Verify temperature control across cold storage, loading, transport, and receiving to protect time/temperature-controlled foods.
FSMA21 CFR 1 Subpart OHACCP
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Cold Storage Control
- Are refrigeration and freezer units continuously monitored with calibrated devices? *
- Are temperature set points documented for each cold storage area? *
- Cooler air temperature at inspection (°F)
- Freezer air temperature at inspection (°F)
- Are alarms configured for out-of-range conditions with defined response? *
Loading & Dispatch
- Is trailer/container pre-cooled to specification before loading? *
- Is product temperature verified at loading and recorded? *
- Product temperature at load-out (°F)
- Are staging times at ambient minimized and controlled? *
Transport Controls
- Are carriers required to maintain and document transport temperatures per written agreement? *
- Are temperature data loggers used and reviewed for each shipment where required? *
- Are vehicles/equipment maintained in sanitary condition suitable for food transport? *
Receiving Verification
- Is product temperature checked at receiving before acceptance? *
- Product temperature at receipt (°F)
- Are rejection criteria and procedures defined for out-of-temperature loads? *
- Are receiving temperature records retained and reviewed? *
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