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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) Any label of any retail cut of beef, veal, lamb, or pork held for sale in a retail food production and marketing establishment or a frozen food locker plant shall clearly identify the species (beef, veal, lamb, or pork) and the primal cut from which it is derived, and the retail name.
This section shall not apply to ground beef or hamburger, boneless stewing meat, cubed steaks, sausage, or soupbones.
(b) “Primal cuts” include only the following in the various species:
|
Beef |
Veal |
Lamb |
Pork |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Chuck |
Shoulder |
Shoulder |
Shoulder |
|
Rib |
Rib |
Rib |
-- |
|
Loin |
Loin |
Loin |
Loin |
|
Shank |
Shank |
Shank |
-- |
|
Brisket |
Breast |
Breast |
-- |
|
Plate |
Breast |
Breast |
-- |
|
Flank |
Flank |
-- |
-- |
|
Round |
Round or leg |
Leg |
Leg or ham |
Cuts derived from other than the above primal cuts need only show species and the retail name.
(c) It is unlawful and constitutes misbranding for any person to sell or offer for sale in a retail food production and marketing establishment or frozen food locker plant any retail cut of beef that is labeled in violation of this section.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - California Code, Health and Safety Code - HSC § 110800 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ca/health-and-safety-code/hsc-sect-110800/
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