9 CFR § 315.2Chapter III

§ 315.2 Carcasses and parts passed for cooking; utilization for food purposes after cooking.

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Carcasses and parts passed for cooking may be used for the preparation of meat food products, provided all such carcasses or parts are heated to a temperature not lower than 170 °F. for a period of not less than 30 minutes either before being used in or during the preparation of the finished product.

[37 FR 2661, Feb. 4, 1972]

eCFR data current as of: June 10, 2026

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