South Dakota Administrative Rules
Title 44 - Department of Health
Article 44:02 - Lodging and food service
Chapter 44:02:07 - Food service code
Section 44:02:07:37 - Ready-to-eat food
Current through Register Vol. 51, page 43, September 23, 2024
Ready-to-eat food is food that is in a form that is edible without washing, cooking, or additional preparation by the food establishment or the consumer and that is reasonably expected to be consumed in that form. Ready-to-eat food includes the following:
(1) Unpackaged potentially hazardous food that is cooked to the temperature and time required for the specific food;
(2) Raw, washed, or cut fruits and vegetables;
(3) Whole raw fruits and vegetables that are presented for consumption without the need for further washing, such as at a buffet; and
(4) Other food presented for consumption for which further washing or cooking is not required and from which rinds, peels, husks, or shells are removed.
General Authority: SDCL 34-1-17, 34-18-22.
Law Implemented: SDCL 34-18-22, 34-18-25.
