Section 114020.
Cal. Health and Safety Code - HSC § 114020.
in effectFrozen 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: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026