1. A. When not in conflict with existing provisions of R.S. 3:4201 et seq. or this Chapter, the provisions of Code of Federal Regulations, Title 9, Part 416.1-5 are incorporated by reference.

2. B. The following words and terms, when used in this Chapter, shall have the following meanings unless the context expressly indicates otherwise.

   1. Commerce—trade, commerce, transportation, transmission, or communication among the several States, or between any State and any place outside thereof.
   2. Commissioner—Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry.
   3. Department—the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry.
   4. Establishment—each place of business that receives voluntary inspection services pursuant to R.S. 3:4215(E) and this Chapter.
   5. Exotic Animals—bison, cervidae, other bovidae, camelidae and hybrids thereof, domestic rabbits, pheasant, quail, partridge, peafowl, grouse, wild turkey, or other animals or poultry determined by the commissioner of agriculture herein for human food purposes.
   6. Public Health Notice—an alert to the public about potential health risks in cases where a recall has not or cannot be recommended.
   7. Recall—a voluntary action by an establishment to remove adulterated or misbranded product from commerce. A recall is intended to protect the public from unsafe and improperly labeled foods.

Authority Note

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 3:4215.

Historical Note

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Agriculture and Forestry, Office of Animal Health and Food Safety, LR 51:777 (June 2025).