Health and Safety Code section 114020

Frozen potentially hazardous food shall only be thawed in one of the following ways:

(a)

Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F or below.

(b)

Completely submerged under potable running water for a period not to exceed two hours at a water temperature of 70°F or below, and with sufficient water velocity to agitate and flush off loose particles into the sink drain.

(c)

In a microwave oven if immediately followed by immediate preparation.

(d)

As part of a cooking process.

Source: Section 114020, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=HSC§ionNum=114020. (accessed Jun. 2, 2025).

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May 12, 2025

§ 114020’s source at ca.gov

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/health_and_safety_code_section_114020

Original Source: Section 114020, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=HSC§ionNum=114020. (last accessed May 12, 2025).