§ 18666 Livestock Product Misbranding

Food and Agricultural Code·California

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This law defines the term "misbranded" to mean any livestock or poultry product that breaks the rules set out in Article 5, which starts at Section 18781.

Key Takeaways

•The term applies to livestock and poultry products.
•It is triggered when a product violates Article 5 rules.
•Article 5 begins at Section 18781.

Example

A grocery store sells chicken that claims to be "organic" but was not produced using organic methods.

Because the label is false, the chicken is considered "misbranded" under this statute.

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§ 18666 Livestock Product Misbranding

“Misbranded” means any livestock product or poultry product which is in violation of Article 5 (commencing with Section 18781) of this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

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Misbranded livestock product poultry product Article 5 Section 18781

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 18666.

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