- A. During preparation, unpackaged food shall be protected from environmental sources of contamination. 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.
Authority Note
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 40:4.
Historical Note
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, LR 28:322 (February 2002), amended LR 28:1416 (June 2002).