Virginia Administrative Code
Title 2 - AGRICULTURE
Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES
Chapter 585 - RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT REGULATIONS
Part III - Food
Article 3 - Protection from Contamination after Receiving
Section 2VAC5-585-510 - Washing fruits and vegetables
Current through Register Vol. 41, No. 3, September 23, 2024
A. Except as specified in subsection B of this section and except for whole, raw fruits and vegetables that are intended for washing by the consumer before consumption, raw fruits and vegetables shall be thoroughly washed in water to remove soil and other contaminants before being cut, combined with other ingredients, cooked, served, or offered for human consumption in ready-to-eat form.
B. Fruits and vegetables may be washed by using chemicals as specified under 2VAC5-585-3390.
C. Devices used for onsite generation of chemicals meeting the requirements specified in 21 CFR 173.315 for the washing of raw, whole fruits and vegetables shall be used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.Pf
Statutory Authority: § 3.2-5121 of the Code of Virginia.