58.03.020 Debwewin; Truth in Labeling

(a) All foods processed in accordance with this title shall be labeled in a truthful manner and not be labeled in a manner that is false or misleading. The information required to be displayed on labels as described in this subsection shall be prominently displayed in readable format, with letters and numbers measuring no less than one-sixteenth of an inch.

Section 58.03.010 sets a general standard related to overall food safety. Keeping food safe requires individuals and entities to respect necessary food safety standards, many of which are contained in this code. TMBCI may have specific standards related to the manner in which various foods are harvested or processed.

(1) Wild rice shall not be labeled "natural wild rice" or "hand-harvested wild rice" unless the contents of the package consist entirely of hand-harvested wild rice and contain no mechanically-harvested wild rice or wild rice grown with the use of chemical fertilizers or herbicides.

(2) Mushrooms shall be contained within packaging materials consistent with Sec.7.03(2), segregated by mushroom species, bearing a label containing the following information:

(A) Common name of mushroom species (e.g. "Morels"), followed by scientific name (e.g. Craterellus cornucopioides);

(B) Harvester name and address;

(C) The following consumer advisory, "WILD MUSHROOMS: CLEAN WELL AND COOK THOROUGHLY BEFORE CONSUMING"; and

(D) Date of harvest.

(b) Except for produce, all class 2 and 3 foods shall be labeled according to the regulations stated in the policy and procedures manual.