Washington Administrative Code
Title 16 - Agriculture, Department of (See also Titles 24, 60, and 142)
DAIRY, FOOD AND EGGS
Chapter 16-170 - Special permits for slaughtering poultry
Section 16-170-120 - Handwashing requirements
Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 16-170-120
Current through Register Vol. 24-06, March 15, 2024
(1) Anyone involved in the poultry slaughter process must adequately wash their hands:
(a) Before the poultry slaughtering
process begins;
(b) Between the
slaughtering and preparation steps in the process;
(c) Between the poultry preparation and sale
steps in the process;
(d) After
each absence from the poultry slaughter site; and
(e) Any time hands become
contaminated.
(2) "Adequately washing hands" means thoroughly washing hands to prevent contaminating the slaughtered poultry. Adequate handwashing methods consist of:
(a) Applying soap to hands;
(b) Using warm water;
(c) Scrubbing your hands thoroughly;
and
(d) Using methods to rinse and
dry hands that prevent contamination.
Statutory Authority: RCW 69.07.103, chapters 69.07 and 34.05 RCW, and 2009 c 114. 09-16-035, § 16-170-120, filed 7/28/09, effective 8/28/09. Statutory Authority: 2003 c 397 and chapters 69.07 and 34.05 RCW. 04-08-062, § 16-170-120, filed 4/5/04, effective 5/6/04.
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