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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 104Pt. 5Ch. 5Art. 5§ 110620 Prohibited Adulterated Food Sales

§ 110620 Prohibited Adulterated Food Sales

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§ 110620 Prohibited Adulterated Food Sales

Key Takeaways

  • •You can't make or sell food that is dirty, spoiled, or has bad stuff in it.
  • •This includes selling, giving away, or even just having bad food to sell.
  • •The law is about keeping food safe for people to eat.

Example

A grocery store sells milk that has gone bad and makes people sick.

The store broke the law because they sold spoiled food, which is not safe to drink.

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

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§ 110620 Prohibited Adulterated Food Sales

It is unlawful for any person to manufacture, sell, deliver, hold, or offer for sale any food that is adulterated. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 1996.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

manufactureselldeliverholdoffer for saleadulterated

Related Statutes

  • § 110760 Food Misbranding Prohibition
  • § 111295 Prohibited Adulterated Drugs Devices
  • § 111700 Adulterated Cosmetics Prohibition
  • § 110395 False Food And Drug Ads
  • § 111440 Misbranded Drug Device Prohibition

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 110620.
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