Horticulture & Specialty Crops
Cold Chain Management Log
Keep a cold chain management log. Handlers record temperatures and handoffs so product stays cool from farm to buyer. Use a fresh copy each season and keep old ones for comparison.
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What you record on this log
- Date
- Lot
- Location
- Temperature
- Handler
- Action
How to use this log
Use one sheet per machine, pen, field or account. Over time the entries show patterns, costs and due dates that memory misses.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with FDA and USDA AMS.
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