Tennessee’s Food Freedom Act – 2025: Non-TCS vs TCS Homemade Food Items
PUBLICATION W1367
Icings, Frostings and Fillings: Is Refrigeration Required for Food Safety?
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Summary
This publication provides guidance on how to make icings, frostings and fillings non-Time/Temperature Controlled (non-TCS) so they can be sold without requiring refrigeration for safety and can be sold via third parties such as grocery stores (according to the TFFA). This publication also explains how to classify icings, frostings, or fillings as either TCS or non-TCS.
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