Which statement best describes FIFO?

• A. Use newest products first.
• B. A system to extend shelf life.
• C. A stock rotation method to ensure older products are used first.
• D. A method to categorize products by color.

Answer: (C)

FIFO is a stock rotation method that ensures older products are used first. This approach helps keep foods safe and fresh by preventing items from sitting too long and reaching their expiration or quality decline. Using the oldest stock first reduces waste and minimizes the risk of unsafe products being consumed. The idea of using newest products first would reverse this principle and could lead to older items expiring. It isn’t about extending shelf life or sorting by color, which are not related to how stock is rotated.