Okla. Admin. Code § 35:37-11-131

Current through Vol. 42, No. 7, December 16, 2024

Section 35:37-11-131 - Requirements concerning ingredients and other articles used in preparation of products

All ingredients and other articles used in the preparation of any product shall be clean, sound, healthful, wholesome, and will not result in the product's being adulterated. Official establishments shall furnish inspectors accurate information on all procedures involved in product preparation including product composition and any changes in the procedures essential for inspectional control of the product.

(1) Due to the inevitable presence of bone splinters, detached spinal cords shall not be used in the preparation of edible product.

(2) Testicles if handled as an edible product may be shipped from the official establishment as such, but they shall not be used as an ingredient of a meat food product.

(3) Tonsils shall be removed and shall not be used as ingredients of meat food products.

(4) Intestines shall not be used as ingredients of meat food products.

(5) Poultry products and egg products (other than shell eggs) that are intended for use as ingredients of exotic livestock products shall be considered acceptable for use only when identified as having been inspected and passed for wholesomeness and when found to be sound and acceptable when presented for use. Poultry products and egg products (other than shell eggs) that have not been inspected and passed for wholesomeness shall not be used in the preparation of meat food products.

(6) Dry milk products that are intended for use as ingredients of eat food products shall be considered acceptable for use only when produced in a plant approved by U.S.D.A. and when found to be sound and acceptable when presented for use. Dry milk products prepared in a plant not approved shall not be used in the preparation of exotic livestock food products.

(7) Ingredients for use in any product may not bear or contain any pesticide chemical or other residues in excess of levels permitted in 35:37-11-137.

Okla. Admin. Code § 35:37-11-131

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