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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 104Pt. 7Ch. 2§ 113876 Prepackaged Food Definition

§ 113876 Prepackaged Food Definition

Health and Safety Code·California
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§ 113876 Prepackaged Food Definition

Key Takeaways

  • •Prepackaged food is food that is already packed and labeled before you buy it.
  • •The packaging keeps people from touching the food directly when it's being sold or delivered.
  • •This food can come from a factory, a store, or another approved place.

Example

You buy a bag of chips at the grocery store.

The bag of chips is prepackaged food because it's already packed and labeled, and you can't touch the chips inside until you open the bag.

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

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§ 113876 Prepackaged Food Definition

“Prepackaged food” means any properly labeled processed food, prepackaged to prevent any direct human contact with the food product upon distribution from the manufacturer, a food facility, or other approved source. (Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 571, Sec. 14. (SB 241) Effective October 11, 2009.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

prepackaged foodprocessed foodproperly labeledprepackageddirect human contactmanufacturerfood facilityapproved source

Related Statutes

  • § 113932 Food Transporter Definition
  • § 108046 Product Recall Notification Requirements
  • § 108048 Federal Compliance Not Relieved
  • § 113735 Approved Food Source Standards
  • § 113751 Commissary Food Facility Definition

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 113876.
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