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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 104Pt. 6Ch. 11Art. 3§ 113250 Low Acid Frozen Food

§ 113250 Low Acid Frozen Food

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§ 113250 Low Acid Frozen Food

Key Takeaways

  • •Low acid frozen food is food that doesn't have much acid in it.
  • •Because it has little acid, bad bacteria called Clostridium botulinum can grow in it.
  • •This kind of food needs to be handled carefully to stay safe.

Example

You buy a frozen bag of green beans from the store.

Green beans are a low acid food. If they are not stored or cooked the right way, bad bacteria can grow and make you sick.

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

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§ 113250 Low Acid Frozen Food

“Low acid frozen food” means a food that, by virtue of its low acid content, does not preclude the growth of Clostridium botulinum. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 1996.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

Low acid frozen foodClostridium botulinum

Related Statutes

  • § 103300 Amending Vital Record Information
  • § 103305 Amendment Handling Procedure
  • § 113255 Low Acid Frozen Food Packaging
  • § 113260 Frozen Food Warning Label
  • § 113265 Low Acid Food Freezing Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 113250.
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