§ 19208 Horsemeat Definition And Scope

Food and Agricultural Code·California

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•Horsemeat is the raw meat from horses, mules, or burros, including muscle, fat, and some connected tissues.
•It doesn’t include parts like organs or bones, just the main meaty parts.
•The law also includes other horse products defined in related sections.

Example

You buy a package labeled 'horsemeat' at the store.

This means the package should only contain the raw muscle meat from a horse, not things like its heart or stomach.

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§ 19208 Horsemeat Definition And Scope

“Horsemeat” means the uncooked muscle tissue of horse, mule or burro, or any combination thereof, which is skeletal, with or without the accompanying and overlaying fat, and the portion of sinews, nerves and blood vessels which normally accompany the muscle tissue and which are not separated from it in the process of dressing. Except where otherwise provided herein, “horsemeat” shall include horsemeat and the horse byproducts as such terms are defined in Sections 19207 and 19208. (Added by Stats. 1969, Ch. 815.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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horsemeat horse byproducts uncooked muscle tissue skeletal dressing

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 19208.

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