WAC 246-215-03372. Preventing contamination by consumers — Returned food and reservice of food (FDA Food Code 3-306.14)

(1) Except as specified in subsections (2) and (3) of this section, after being served or sold and in the possession of a consumer , food that is unused or returned by the consumer may not be offered as food for human consumption. (2) Except as specified under WAC 246-215-03800 (7), a container of food that is not time/temperature control for safety food may be re-served from one consumer to another if: (a) The food is dispensed so that it is protected from contamination and the container is closed between uses, such as a narrow-neck bottle containing catsup, steak sauce, or wine; or (b) The food , such as crackers, salt, or pepper, is in an unopened original package and is maintained in sound condition. (3) Surplus previously served food , such as whole uncut produce that complies with WAC 246-215-03318 , unopened bags of sliced fruit, unopened containers of time/temperature control for safety food that are immediately placed in a temperature-controlled environment, and other approved foods may be re-served to a person or donated food distributing organization under an approved plan.