3717-1-03.1(G) Food: sources, specifications, and original containers

Game animals.

(1)

Game animals that are received for sale or service are to be:

(a)

Commercially raised for food; and:

(i)

Raised, slaughtered, and processed under a voluntary inspection program that is conducted under Chapter 918. of the Revised Code, 9 C.F.R. 352, or an equivalent program as determined by the director of agriculture; or

(ii)

Under a routine inspection program conducted by a regulatory agency other than the agency that has animal health jurisdiction.

(b)

Under a voluntary inspection program administered by the USDA for game animals such as exotic animals (reindeer, elk, deer, antelope, water buffalo, or bison) that are "inspected and approved" in accordance with 9 C.F.R. 352, or rabbits that are "inspected and certified" in accordance with 9 C.F.R. 354 or Chapter 918. of the Revised Code.

(2)

Wild game animals are not to be received for sale or service by a food service operation or retail food establishment.

(3)

A game animal is not permitted to be received for sale or service if it is a species of wildlife that is listed in 50 C.F.R. 17.