Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 40 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Chapter 40-7 - FOOD DIVISION REGULATIONS
Subject 40-7-20 - PRODUCE SAFETY REGULATIONS
Rule 40-7-20-.08 - Reporting Requirements for Fresh Sprouts Processing Facilities
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through September 23, 2024
(1) Whenever any person or firm operating a Fresh Sprouts Processing Facility in this state obtains information of a positive test result that indicates the presence of a poisonous or deleterious substance, either from testing of environmental, in-process product, finished product, or spent sprout irrigation water; such person or firm must report such test result(s) to the Department within 24 hours after obtaining such result.
(2) Firms reporting positive products will be placed on an accelerated sampling program as determined by the Department.
(3) Records of the results of any tests required pursuant to the section must be kept by a Fresh Sprout Processing Facility and made available to the Department for inspection for a period of not less than two years from the date the results were reported by the laboratory.
O.C.G.A. §§ 26-2-34, 26-2-441.
