FULL FOOD CODE:
Definitions; prepackaged perishable food; date.* (2) A retail food establishment shall not sell or offer for sale a prepackaged perishable food unless the package bears a label with a date identified by month and day except that bakery products with a shelf life of 7 days or less may be dated with a day of the week or an abbreviation. A retail food establishment may sell or offer for sale a prepackaged nonperishable food with or without a label that bears a date.(P) (3) The date for prepackaged perishable food may be displayed with or without explanatory terms. If explanatory terms are used, the terms shall be limited to 1 of the following: "Sell by _____", "Sell before _____", "Last date of sale _____", "Recommended last date of sale _____", or "Recommended sale date _____". Other meaningful terms may be used if specifically approved by the department. (4) A retail food establishment shall not sell or offer for sale any of the following foods under the following circumstances : (P) (a) After the date, meat that has been removed from a federally inspected retail package. (b) After the date, nonperishable food or prepackaged food unless the food is wholesome and sound and is clearly identified as having passed the date. (c) Nonperishable food that is no longer wholesome or sound. (5) The retail or final seller is responsible for the proper advertisement of food sold after the date. (6) A person who prepackages nonperishable food and chooses to label the food with a date or who prepackages perishable food shall do all of the following: (a) Establish a meaningful date that takes into consideration the food quality and characteristics of the food, its packaging, and customary conditions encountered in commercial channels. (b) Allow a reasonable period after the date for consumption of the food without physical spoilage. (c) Keep a record of the method of determination of the date. (8) The date shall not be altered. A person shall not rewrap or repackage a perishable food, in its original form and texture, with a date on the package different from the original. (9) The date shall be calculated to allow a reasonable period for the subsequent consumption of the food, but shall not allow for a period which would result in a health nuisance as described in section 2107.