§ 185.4035 - Metarhizium anisopliae strain ESF1.

A food additive regulation is established allowing the use of the microbial pest-control agent Metarhizium anisopliae strain ESF1 as follows:

(a) Metarhizium anisopliae strain ESF1 may be present as a residue in food items as a result of application of Metarhizium anisopliae strain ESF1 in food-handling establishments, including food service, manufacturing, and processing establishments such as restaurants, cafeterias, supermarkets, bakeries, breweries, dairies, meat-slaughtering and packing plants, and canneries where food and food products are held, processed, and served.

(b) Application shall be limited solely to placement of attractant stations containing Metarhizium anisopliae strain ESF1 in food-handling establishments.

(c) To ensure safe use of the microbial pest control agent, its label and labeling shall conform to that registered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and it shall be used in accordance with such label and labeling.