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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 12Pt. 3Ch. 3Art. 3§ 26862 Poultry Carcass Labeling Requirements

§ 26862 Poultry Carcass Labeling Requirements

Food and Agricultural Code·California
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§ 26862 Poultry Carcass Labeling Requirements

Key Takeaways

  • •You can't sell a whole chicken or turkey without a clear label on it.
  • •The label must follow the rules in this chapter of the law.
  • •The label must be easy to see and tell the truth about the poultry.

Example

You go to the grocery store to buy a whole chicken for dinner.

The chicken must have a clear label on it that tells you what it is and follows the rules. If it doesn't have a label, the store is breaking the law.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 26862 Poultry Carcass Labeling Requirements

No whole carcass of poultry meat shall be sold unless it is conspicuously and accurately marked in accordance with the requirements of this chapter. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

whole carcasspoultry meatconspicuously and accurately marked

Related Statutes

  • § 25021 Poultry Inspection Exemption Rules
  • § 25022 Poultry Inspection Exemptions
  • § 25023 Poultry Sales Exemption Rules
  • § 25024 Poultry Meat Sales Exemption
  • § 10341 Vaccine Procurement Distribution

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 26862.
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