SECTION 310:257-5-70. Discarding or reconditioning unsafe, adulterated, or contaminated food

(a)   A food that is unsafe, adulterated, or not honestly presented as specified under OAC 310:257-5-1 shall be discarded or reconditioned according to an approved procedure.

(b)   Food that is not from an approved source as specified under OAC 310:257-5-2 through 310:257-5-8 shall be discarded.

(c)   Ready-to-eat food that may have been contaminated by an employee who has been restricted or excluded as specified under 310:257-3-5 shall be discarded.

(d)   Food that is contaminated by food employees, consumers or other persons through contact with their hands, bodily discharges, such as nasal or oral discharges, or other means shall be discarded.

(e)   Food may be examined or sampled by the Department as often as necessary for enforcement of these rules and regulations. The Department may place an embargo on food in accordance with the provisions of Title 63 O.S. Section 1-1105.

[Source: Added at 23 Ok Reg 2358, eff 6-25-06; Amended at 28 Ok Reg 2289, eff 11-1-11; Amended at 33 Ok Reg 1520, eff 9-11-16]