Mislabeling of Food

Health Safety Code - § 114087

What counts as a violation of Health & Safety Code § 114087?

Health & Safety Code § 114087 states the following:

(a) Food offered for human consumption shall be honestly presented in a way that does not mislead or misinform the consumer.

(b) Food or color additives, colored overwraps, lights or other misleading artificial means shall not be used to misrepresent the true appearance, color, or quality of a food.

What is the punishment for a violation of Health & Safety Code § 114087?

A violation of Health & Safety Code § 42400 is a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment in the county jail for up to six months in jail and a fine of up to $1,000.  

What are defenses to Health & Safety Code § 114087?

  • It was an accident

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