Rhode Island General Laws Title 21. Food and Drugs § 21-33-1. Definitions

(a) “Packaged bakery product” when used in this chapter means a packaged bakery or bakery-type product, consisting of flour and other ingredients having a normal shelf life as established by the manufacturer or distributor of sixty (60) days or less.  The term shall not include frozen or canned products or foods that are or may be baked as part of a cooking or preparation procedure.

(b) “Pull date” as used in this chapter is the final date or day as established by the packer or manufacturer upon which a packaged bakery product may be sold, except as provided in § 21-33-3.