Iowa Administrative Code
Agency 481 - Inspections and Appeals Department
Inspections Division
Chapter 34 - Home Food Processing Establishments
Rule 481-34.5 - Receiving, Storage, and Distribution

Universal Citation: IA Admin Code 481-34.5

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 6, September 18, 2024

(1) Receiving. All foods and ingredients shall be obtained from an approved source and have been produced in compliance with applicable law. Honey from an unlicensed establishment and eggs from the establishment's own flock may be used in the preparation of homemade food items. All food shall be received in sound condition; at safe temperatures; free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination; unadulterated; and safe for human consumption.

(2) Storage. Food storage areas shall be clean and located in an area that protects the food from contamination at all times. All food products shall be stored off of the floor. If removed from the original container, foods shall be stored in labeled and closed containers that are of a material that will not cause the food to become adulterated.

(3) Distribution.

a. Foods containing raw or undercooked foods of animal origin will not be sold or distributed in a ready-to-eat form.

b. Foods produced in a home food processing establishment shall not be distributed for further processing by a food processing plant or another home food processing establishment.

c. Time/temperature control for safety homemade food items shall be maintained at safe temperatures during shipping and transportation to an end consumer, a mobile food unit, a farmers market food establishment, or a temporary food establishment operated by the same owner as the home food processing establishment.

d. Time/temperature control for safety homemade food items sold or distributed to other businesses for resale shall be maintained at or below 41°F during shipping and transportation.

e. No one may produce, distribute, offer for sale, or provide adulterated food to the public. Adulterated food shall be disposed of in a reasonable manner approved by the department.

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