Section 725.40 Contamination Protection, Handling and Movement of Distressed Merchandise

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Illinois Administrative Code › Title 77 PUBLIC HEALTH › CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH › Part 725 SALVAGE WAREHOUSES AND STORES FOR FOODS, ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS, DRUGS, MEDICAL DEVICES AND COSMETICS CODE › Section 725.40 Contamination Protection, Handling and Movement of Distressed Merchandise

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Section 725

Section 725.40 Contamination

Protection, Handling and Movement of Distressed Merchandise

All salvageable and salvaged

merchandise, while being stored or procesed at a salvage processing plant, or

during transportation, shall be protected from contamination or adulteration.

All foods and drugs shall be kept at such temperature as will protect against

spoilage or deterioration. All potentially hazardous foods shall be maintained

at a temperature of 45°F (7.2°C) or below. Frozen foods shall be maintained at

temperatures which ensure that the foods remain frozen solid. Poisonous and

toxic materials shall be identified and handled under such conditions as will

not contaminate other salvageable or salvaged merchandise, or constitute a

hazard to personnel.

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