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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 9Pt. 3Ch. 4Art. 4§ 18757 Radiation In Livestock Products

§ 18757 Radiation In Livestock Products

Food and Agricultural Code·California
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§ 18757 Radiation In Livestock Products

This law says that a meat or egg product is considered unsafe if it was purposely exposed to radiation, unless that radiation use follows a federal rule or exemption.

Key Takeaways

  • •Radiation makes a product adulterated unless it follows a federal rule.
  • •Only radiation that meets federal standards is allowed.
  • •If the radiation isn’t approved, the product can’t be sold.

Example

A farmer uses a machine that gives chicken meat a small dose of radiation to kill germs, but the machine isn’t approved by the federal rules.

Because the radiation wasn’t done according to the federal exemption, the chicken is treated as adulterated under this law, so it can’t be sold.

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

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§ 18757 Radiation In Livestock Products

A livestock or poultry product is adulterated if it has been intentionally subjected to radiation, unless the use of the radiation was in conformity with a regulation or exemption in effect pursuant to Section 409 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C., Sec. 348). (Repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

livestock or poultry productadulteratedintentionally subjected to radiationSection 409 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act

Related Statutes

  • § 18751 Adulterated Livestock Products
  • § 18755 Adulterated Livestock Or Poultry
  • § 18753 Adulterated Livestock Products
  • § 18754 Livestock Product Sanitation Standards
  • § 18756 Adulterated Livestock Containers

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 18757.
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