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Food Handlers Card Practice Test· ANSI-accredited programs (FDA Food Code)

Using the FIFO (First In, First Out) method means you should:

Choices

  • AUse the newest stock first
  • BUse the oldest stock first by placing items with the soonest use-by date in frontCorrect
  • CThrow out all stock weekly
  • DStore everything by color

Answer

Use the oldest stock first by placing items with the soonest use-by date in front

FIFO rotates stock so the oldest product (earliest use-by date) is used first. Place newly received items behind existing stock to reduce spoilage and waste.

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