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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
No person shall sell or offer to sell by that person's own self, or by that person's servants or agents, or as the servant or agent of any other person, any meat or flesh of any animal used for food after the same has been butchered which contains any drug or preparation of whatever kind or nature, deleterious or detrimental to the health of persons who may eat the same, or which has been treated with, either externally or internally, or to which has been applied in any manner, any drug or preparation of whatsoever kind or nature, deleterious or detrimental to the health of persons who may eat the same, whether for the purpose of preserving meat or flesh used for food or for any other purpose.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Delaware Code Title 16. Health and Safety § 3317. Treatment of meats with unhealthful drugs and preparations - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/de/title-16-health-and-safety/de-code-sect-16-3317/
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