Do I really need to have a temperature controlled system in place in order to transport hot, cold and/or frozen foods?
. Yes. In the interest of public safety, the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) and FDA (Food and Drug Administration) regulations and implementing guidance adequately address the SFTA (Sanitary Food Transportation Act of 1990) goal of protecting food and food products from contamination during transportation. In conjunction with the above government agencies, the DOT (Department of Transportation) has established procedures for transportation safety inspections for the purpose of recognizing suspected incidents of contamination or adulteration of food. The DOT will promptly notify the USDA or FDA of such incidents. Anyone found in violation of USDA and FDA regulations can be fined and possibly put out of business.
