Labeling Basics
why do you label food?
To track food safety and prevent serving expired items
Is the use-by date the same as the toss date?
No, the toss date depends on when the item was opened.
Where should labeled Tupperware be stored?
In designated refrigerator space
Tupperware with open date 2 days ago
Keep
Is it important to label food?
Yes
What must every sysco label include?
A sysco label with product name, frozen date, open/thaw date, and use by date
How do you label bread placed in the freezer?
Use a sysco label with frozen date and use-by date
What kind of label is used for Tupperware?
White label with open date and expiration date
Opened container of strawberries with no date
Toss
Where do you find information regarding toss date
Food storage Guidelines binder
What must be included in a thaw/open date?
month, date and year
What date must be included for frozen items?
Frozen date
How long can you keep food in the Tupperware?
72 hours or 3 days
Bagel in a clear packaging with frozen date only
Label with open date or tossif unknown
Where is the Food Storage Guidelines Binder located
It is located in the kitchen
what should you do if there is no use-by date?
Ask the staff for guidance
What should be done when food is removed from the freezer?
Label with thaw/open date
what color label is useed for Tupperware?
White
Unopened bread with expired use-by date?
Toss
what do you do if you cannot find a use by date on the label anywhere?
Find a staff
Where can you find the use-by date?
the Original box or packaging
How long is bread good in the freezer?
Check the use by date on packaging
What do you write on Tupperware labels?
open date and expiration date
Tupperware of rice labeled 4 days ago
What else can you use to determine if commonly used food items need to be tossed?
Food Storage Quick reference Guide on kitchen refrigerators