Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 25, June 22, 2024
Section 1.152 - Epithelioma of the eye(a) Carcasses of animals affected with epithelioma of the eye or the orbital region shall be condemned in their entirety if one of the following conditions exists: (1) The affection has involved the osseous structures of the head with extensive infection, suppuration and necrosis.(2) There is metastasis from the eye or the orbital region to any lymph node including the parotid lymph node, internal organs, muscles, skeleton or other structures, regardless of the extent of the primary tumor.(3) The affection, regardless of extent, is associated with cachexia or evidence of absorption or secondary changes.(b) Carcasses of animals affected with epithelioma of the eye or the orbital region to a lesser extent than as described in subsection (a) may be passed for human food after removal and condemnation of the head, including the tongue, if the carcass is otherwise normal. This section cited in 7 Pa. Code § 1.89 (relating to epithelioma of the eye).