DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS 24501-27690›PART 3. POULTRY 26401-27232›CHAPTER 3. Poultry Meat Containing Spoilage Retardant Compound 26801-26981›ARTICLE 1. Definitions 26801-26803

§ 26803

California Food and Agricultural Code · 2018-11 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

“Spoilage retardant compound” means any compound, drug, or antibiotic which is added to poultry meat which retards or limits spoilage. Seasonings, spices, or flavorings, such as salt or smoke, are not chemical preservatives.

(Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

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