RAW MEAT PRODUCTS
§ 1.371. Chopped or ground beef.
“Chopped Beef” or “Ground Beef” shall consist of chopped fresh or frozen beef with or without seasoning and without the addition of beef fat as such. It shall not contain more than 30% fat and shall not contain added water, binders or extenders. When beef cheek meat (trimmed beef cheeks) is used in the preparation of chopped or ground beef the amount of such cheek meat shall be limited to 25% and, if in excess of natural proportions, its presence shall be declared on the label, either in the ingredient statement if required or contiguous to the name of the product.
Cross References This section cited in 7 Pa. Code § 1.372 (relating to hamburger); and 7 Pa. Code § 1.374 (relating to fabricated beef steaks and similar products).
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