9 CFR 319.762
§ 319.762 Ham spread, tongue spread, and similar products.
United States · 9 CFR — Animals and Animal Products · Status: effective
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- 9 CFR 319.762, § 319.762 Ham spread, tongue spread, and similar products, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/34829
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“Ham Spread,” “Tongue Spread,” and similar products shall contain not less than 50 percent of the meat ingredient named, computed on the weight of the fresh meat. Other meat and fat may be used to give the desired spreading consistency provided it does not detract from the character of the spreads named. Mechanically Separated (Species) may be used in accordance with § 319.6.
Legislative history
This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.