Code of Maine Rules
01 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY
001 - AGRICULTURE - GENERAL
Chapter 345 - HOME FOOD MANUFACTURING
Section 001-345-6 - Food Protection
Universal Citation: 01 ME Code Rules ยง 001-345-6
Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024
A. Potentially hazardous foods shall be refrigerated at a temperature of 45EF or below. Frozen foods to be kept at a temperature of 0E F or below.
B. All food products shall be wrapped, or if unwrapped, covered by an enclosed display case or jar with cover.
C. Only new glass containers, or home canning glass containers designed and intended for reuse, shall be used for the packaging of foods that are offered for sale. Reusable containers shall be sanitized prior to reuse. Seals shall not be reused.
D. Home canned foods that require pressure cooking for sealing shall not be sold.
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