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Misbranded
This term applies to any carcass, part thereof, meat or meat food product under one or more of the following circumstances: 1) If its labelling is false or misleading in any particular; 2) If it is offered for sale under the name of another food; 3) If it is an imitation of another food, unless its label bears, in type of uniform size and prominence, the word "imitation" and immediately thereafter, the name of the food imitated; 4) If its container is so made, formed, or filled as to be misleading; 5) If in a package or other container unless it bears a label showing: a.) the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; and b.) an accurate statement of the quantity of the contents in terms of weight, measure, or numerical count; except as otherwise provided.
- Part of Speech: adjective
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- Industry/Domain: Food (other)
- Category: Food safety
- Company: USDA
- Product:
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