Section 55.11. Transporting meat.  


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  • (1) General. A person transporting meat for human consumption shall do so in a manner that keeps the meat wholesome and unadulterated. Meat and meat food products for human consumption shall be refrigerated during transport if they are perishable, or if they are labeled "Keep Refrigerated" or "Keep Frozen." The internal temperature of the refrigerated products may not exceed 5 ° C (41 ° F) at the time of delivery.
    (2) Vehicles and facilities. Vehicles and facilities used to transport meat and meat food products shall be constructed and maintained to ensure that the meat and meat food products arrive at their destination in a wholesome and unadulterated condition. Vehicles and facilities shall be adequately equipped to ensure compliance with sub. (1) .
    (3) Unwrapped meat. Unwrapped meat and meat food products shall be transported in enclosed vehicles equipped with tight fitting doors, and shall be protected from contamination from the vehicle.
History: CR 01-042 : cr. Register March 2002 No. 555 , eff. 4-1-02.