§ 26803 Poultry Spoilage Retardants

Food and Agricultural Code·California

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•Some chemicals can be added to chicken meat to keep it fresh longer.
•Things like salt or smoke are not considered these special chemicals.
•This rule was made in 1967.

Example

You buy chicken at the store that stays fresh for a long time.

The chicken might have special chemicals in it to keep it from spoiling, but if it's just salted or smoked, those don't count as the special chemicals.

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§ 26803 Poultry Spoilage Retardants

“Spoilage retardant compound” means any compound, drug, or antibiotic which is added to poultry meat which retards or limits spoilage. Seasonings, spices, or flavorings, such as salt or smoke, are not chemical preservatives. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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spoilage retardant compound poultry meat chemical preservatives

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 26803.

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