Okla. Admin. Code § 35:37-11-40

Current through Vol. 42, No. 8, January 2, 2025

Section 35:37-11-40 - Exotic livestock suspected of having biological residues

(a) Exotic livestock suspected of having been treated with or exposed to any substance that may impart a biological residue that would make the edible tissues unfit for human food or adulterated, shall be handled in compliance with the provisions of this Section. The suspected exotic livestock shall be identified at official establishments as "Oklahoma Suspect". These exotic livestock shall be held under the custody of an inspector or other official designated by the Board until metabolic processes have reduced the residue sufficiently to make the tissues fit for human food and not adulterated. When the required time has elapsed, the exotic livestock if returned for slaughter, must be re-examined on antemortem inspection. To aid in determining the amount of residue present in the tissues, the Board may permit the slaughter of any livestock to collect tissues for analysis for the residue.

(b) All carcasses and edible organs and other parts thereof, in which are found any biological residues that render articles adulterated, shall be marked "Oklahoma Condemned" and disposed of in accordance with 35:37-11-98.

Added at 21 Ok Reg 1181, eff 5-27-04