S.D. Admin. R. 44:02:07:37

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 67, December 16, 2024

Section 44:02:07:37 - Ready-to-eat food

Ready-to-eat food is food that is in a form that is edible without washing, cooking, or additional preparation by the food establishment or the consumer and that is reasonably expected to be consumed in that form. Ready-to-eat food includes the following:

(1) Unpackaged potentially hazardous food that is cooked to the temperature and time required for the specific food;

(2) Raw, washed, or cut fruits and vegetables;

(3) Whole raw fruits and vegetables that are presented for consumption without the need for further washing, such as at a buffet; and

(4) Other food presented for consumption for which further washing or cooking is not required and from which rinds, peels, husks, or shells are removed.

S.D. Admin. R. 44:02:07:37

23 SDR 195, effective 5/26/1997.

General Authority: SDCL 34-1-17, 34-18-22.

Law Implemented: SDCL 34-18-22, 34-18-25.