3717-1-03.2(G) Food: protection from contamination after receiving

Washing fruits and vegetables. Raw fruits and vegetables are to be thoroughly washed in water to remove soil and other contaminants before being cut, combined with other ingredients, cooked, served, or offered for human consumption in ready-to-eat form except:

(1)

Fruits and vegetables may be washed by using chemicals as specified under paragraph (F) of rule 3717-1-07.1 of the Administrative Code and a test kit or other device that accurately measures the active ingredient concentration of the fruit and vegetable wash solution will be provided.

(2)

Whole, raw fruits and vegetables that are intended for washing by the consumer before consumption need not be washed before they are sold.

(3)

Devices used for on-site generation of chemicals meeting the requirements specified in 21 C.F.R. 173.315, for the washing of raw, whole fruits and vegetables are to be used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.