Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 10, 2026

Title 9 - Animals and Animal Products last revised: Jan 28, 2026
§ 319.762 - Ham spread, tongue spread, and similar products.

“Ham Spread,” “Tongue Spread,” and similar products shall contain not less than 50 percent of the meat ingredient named, computed on the weight of the fresh meat. Other meat and fat may be used to give the desired spreading consistency provided it does not detract from the character of the spreads named. Mechanically Separated (Species) may be used in accordance with § 319.6.

[35 FR 15597, Oct. 3, 1970, as amended at 43 FR 26425, June 20, 1978; 47 FR 28257, June 29, 1982]
source: 35 FR 15597, Oct. 3, 1970, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 9 CFR 319.762