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9 CFR 319.260

Luncheon meat.

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9 CFR 319.260
Part
319, definitions and standards of identity or composition
In force on
2026-01-01

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§ 319.260 Luncheon meat.

“Luncheon Meat” is a cured, cooked meat food product made from comminuted meat. Mechanically Separated (Species) may be used in accordance with § 319.6. To facilitate chopping or mixing or to dissolve the usual curing ingredients, water or ice may be used in the preparation of luncheon meat in an amount not to exceed 3 percent of the total ingredients.

[35 FR 15597, Oct. 3, 1970, as amended at 43 FR 26425, June 20, 1978; 47 FR 28257, June 29, 1982]

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Source: Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), Title 9. Retrieved 2026-09-04.