Okla. Admin. Code § 35:37-3-42

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

Section 35:37-3-42 - Procedure to identify plant as unsanitary

(a) If an inspector identifies any of the following unsanitary conditions at a plant, the inspector shall immediately notify the Director:

(1) Nonpotable water, meaning unsafe by laboratory determinations, used in areas producing edible product;

(2) Product is subjected to an environment allowing bacterial growth and development, vermin or insects, or resulting in the entry of foreign matter into the product;

(3) Carcasses or parts show evidence of contamination; a systemic disease condition, or bearing diseases transmissible to man, or in any other manner adulterated;

(4) Meats exhibit the characteristics of spoilage are used in meat food products; or

(5) The presence of excessive amounts of approved chemicals, any foreign material, prohibited chemicals, or preservatives or failure to properly treat or destroy trichinae.

(b) The inspector shall notify the plant operator of the unsanitary conditions. If the Director is not satisfied that the condition will be immediately corrected, the Director may order the facility to immediately stop sale and withdraw inspection or exemption.

Okla. Admin. Code § 35:37-3-42

Added at 21 Ok Reg 1181, eff 5-27-04; Amended at 28 Ok Reg 2197, eff 7-25-11