Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: May 6, 2024) |
Title 9 - Animals and Animal Products |
Chapter III - Food Safety and Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture |
SubChapter A - Agency Organization and Terminology; Mandatory Meat and Poultry Products Inspection and Voluntary Inspection and Certification |
Part 319 - Definitions and Standards of Identity or Composition |
Subpart K - Luncheon Meat, Loaves and Jellied Products |
§ 319.260 - Luncheon meat.
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§ 319.260 Luncheon meat.
“Luncheon Meat” is a cured, cooked meat food product made from comminuted meat. Mechanically Separated (Species) may be used in accordance with § 319.6. To facilitate chopping or mixing or to dissolve the usual curing ingredients, water or ice may be used in the preparation of luncheon meat in an amount not to exceed 3 percent of the total ingredients.
[35 FR 15597, Oct. 3, 1970, as amended at 43 FR 26425, June 20, 1978; 47 FR 28257, June 29, 1982]