Section 410IAC7-24-72. "Ready-to-eat food" defined

   (a) "Ready-to-eat food" means food that:

(1) is in a form that is edible without additional preparation to achieve food safety, as specified under section 162 of this rule, section 182(a) through 182(c) of this rule, or section 183 of this rule;

(2) is a raw or partially cooked animal food and the consumer is advised as specified under section 182(d) of this rule; or

(3) may receive additional preparation for palatability or aesthetic, epicurean, gastronomic, or culinary purposes.

  (b) "Ready-to-eat food" includes, but is not limited to, the following:

(1) Raw animal food that is cooked as specified under section 182 or 183 of this rule or frozen as specified under section 162 of this rule.

(2) Raw fruits and vegetables that are washed as specified under section 175 of this rule.

(3) Fruits and vegetables that are cooked for hot holding, as specified under section 186 of this rule.

(4) All potentially hazardous food that is cooked to the temperature and time required for the specific food under section 182, 183, or 186 of this rule and cooled as specified in section 189 of this rule.

(5) Plant food for which further washing, cooking, or other processing is not required for food safety and from which:

(A) rinds;

(B) peels;

(C) husks; or

(D) shells;

if naturally present, are removed.

(6) Substances derived from plants, such as the following:

(A) Spices.

(B) Seasonings.

(C) Sugar.

(7) Bakery items such as:

(A) bread;

(B) cakes;

(C) pies;

(D) fillings; or

(E) icing;

for which further cooking is not required for food safety.

(8) The following products that are produced in accordance with USDA guidelines and that have received a lethality treatment for pathogens:

(A) Dry, fermented sausages, such as dry salami or pepperoni.

(B) Salt-cured meat and poultry products, such as prosciutto ham, country cured ham, and Parma ham.

(C) Dried meat and poultry products, such as jerky or beef sticks.

(9) Foods manufactured according to 21 CFR Part 113.

(Indiana State Department of Health; 410 IAC 7-24-72; filed Oct 13, 2004, 12:30 p.m.: 28 IR 830; readopted filed Jul 15, 2010, 12:12 p.m.: 20100728-IR-410100261RFA; readopted filed Nov 10, 2016, 8:45 a.m.: 20161207-IR-410160371RFA)