31.80 DEFINITIONS. Subdivision 1. Scope. For the purposes of sections 31.80 to 31.875, the terms defined in this section have the meanings given them. Subd. 2. Bulk food. “Bulk food” means unpackaged and unwrapped food in aggregate containers from which quantities are withdrawn by the consumer, excluding fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, nuts in the shell, […]
31.81 SCOPE. Sections 31.80 to 31.875 apply to persons required to be licensed as retail food handlers under chapter 28A. History: 1984 c 476 s 2
31.82 LABELING. Bulk food product modules must be conspicuously labeled with the common name of the product, a list of ingredients in order of predominance, and a declaration of artificial color or flavor and any chemical preservatives contained in the product. This section does not apply to bulk food manufactured on the premises or manufactured […]
31.83 PROTECTION. Subdivision 1. Containers and display. Bulk food and product modules must be protected from contamination during display, customer self-service, refilling, and storage. Each product module must have a tight-fitting lid that is kept in a closed position at all times except during stocking and customer service. Containers supplied by customers may not be […]
31.84 DISPENSING. Subdivision 1. Dispensing devices. Bulk food may be dispensed by: mechanical dispensing devices including gravity dispensers, pumps, extruders, and augers; or manual dispensing utensils including tongs, scoops, ladles, and spatulas. Subd. 2. Utensils. A manual dispensing utensil must have a handle long enough to avoid consumer contact with the bulk food. When not […]
31.85 CONSTRUCTION; MATERIALS. Subdivision 1. Product modules and utensils. Product modules and utensils must be metal or plastic and corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, smooth, easily cleanable, and durable under conditions of normal use. They may not impart odors, color, taste, or contamination to the food. Product modules must be easily removable from the display unit for […]
31.86 CLEANING FREQUENCY. Except in municipalities with less than 1,000 inhabitants, or in towns, manual dispensing utensils and tethers must be cleaned and sanitized at least daily, or at more frequent intervals based on the type of food and the food particle accumulation or soiling. Manual dispensing utensils and tethers in retail stores in municipalities […]
31.87 SIGN. A sign must be posted conspicuously within the immediate display area directing customers for health reasons to use the utensils provided when serving themselves, not to handle the food directly, and not to consume food on the premises. History: 1984 c 476 s 8
31.874 DISEASE CONTROL. If the commissioner of agriculture finds that a disease or foreign matter is actually transmitted by a method of dispensing bulk foods that is permitted by section 31.84, the commissioner may adopt rules more restrictive on the sale of that food than section 31.84. The rules must address the specific relationship between […]
31.875 LOCAL STANDARDS. A local unit of government may not adopt standards governing persons, facilities, or activities covered by sections 31.80 to 31.874 that conflict with the provisions in sections 31.80 to 31.874. History: 1984 c 476 s 10
