USDA Regulatory Guidance on Thawing time vs temperature.
Hello all!
I am hoping to get some guidance on which regulations cover thawing times and temperature.
My company is looking into extending thawing times of 50 lb meat blocks, while keeping the blocks intact instead of chipping for the sake of 100% inspection.
Any direction would be greatly appreciated!
Good afternoon and welcome to the forums Zstubbs22!
The USDA is fairly good at getting back on questions you ask.
https://www.fsis.usd...tory-compliance
Another source to try - the agricultural department at your state college university.
Hello all!
I am hoping to get some guidance on which regulations cover thawing times and temperature.
My company is looking into extending thawing times of 50 lb meat blocks, while keeping the blocks intact instead of chipping for the sake of 100% inspection.
Any direction would be greatly appreciated!
Hi zstubbs,
Does "extending" have any quantitative objective ? I would anticipate extremely long times available at chilled temperatures.
Not sure what "chipping" means.?
IIRC USDA have a specific document(s) detailing thawing meat (eg search the link in Post 3) although I doubt it includes yr specific requirement. The "problem" of thawing typically revolves around temperature control of course
Hi zstubbs,
Does "extending" have any quantitative objective ? I would anticipate extremely long times available at chilled temperatures.
Not sure what "chipping" means.?
IIRC USDA have a specific document(s) detailing thawing meat (eg search the link in Post 3) although I doubt it includes yr specific requirement. The "problem" of thawing typically revolves around temperature control of course
Thank you for your reply! We plan to run a study to see exactly how long it would take to thaw. Temperature would be controlled, just curious as to time at said temperature.
Thank you for your reply! We plan to run a study to see exactly how long it would take to thaw. Temperature would be controlled, just curious as to time at said temperature.
From experience of thawing tons of 7kg blocks of frozen seafood in water at approx 0-10degC, be prepared for a very long night. :smile: