Common use of PATHOGENS Clause in Contracts

PATHOGENS. No Escherichia coli 0157:H7, or any other pathogens, are permitted in any product. FROZEN PRODUCT The maximum time products may be held in a frozen state prior to delivery shall be as follows:  FRESH FROZEN MEAT (except Ground and Diced Meat) - 90 calendar days  GROUND & DICED MEATS - 45 calendar days  CURED & PROCESSED MEAT - 45 calendar days KOSHER AND PASSOVER CERTIFICATION Any product designated as "Kosher" shall comply and be labeled with a common accepted Kosher symbol as identified by the Chicago Rabbinical Council and listed on their website: xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx/agency_list.php and shall meet all the requirements of that certification. All Baked Goods products delivered shall be Kosher and “PARVE” (prepared without meat, milk, or their derivatives). All Baked Goods products are to be free of pork and pork by-products. Only vegetable oils shall be used in the making of products. Any product designated as "Passover" shall comply with all requirements for Passover and be labeled with the correct certification. GRADES & SPECIFICATIONS All products offered under the Contract shall be grade B or better, unless otherwise specified. For meat products, the State recognizes there are different grades of beef, pork and lamb available in the industry. All products offered under the Contract shall be “USDA Select or Better”, unless otherwise specified. For poultry products, Contractor must provide ”USDA Grade A” when specified. OGS and/or Authorized Users have the right on demand, to request verification that the specifications and grades for the food ordered are being provided by the Contractor. SAMPLES AND TESTING The State has the right to request samples at no charge and test any product available under the resulting contract in order to determine whether the item is acceptable and meets specifications and grades. NEW YORK STATE FOOD PRODUCTS Contractor may be required to designate New York State Food Products in their Price Guides. State Agencies are expected, and New York state public authorities are strongly encouraged, to purchase New York State Food Products, unless the item does not meet their institutional or programmatic needs.

PATHOGENS. No Escherichia coli 0157:H7, or any other pathogens, are permitted in any product. FROZEN PRODUCT The maximum time products may be held in a frozen state prior to delivery shall be as follows:  • FRESH FROZEN MEAT (except Ground and Diced Meat) - 90 calendar days  • GROUND & DICED MEATS - 45 calendar days  • CURED & PROCESSED MEAT - 45 calendar days KOSHER AND PASSOVER CERTIFICATION Any product designated as "Kosher" shall comply and be labeled with a common accepted Kosher symbol as identified by the Chicago Rabbinical Council and listed on their website: xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx/agency_list.php and shall meet all the requirements of that certification. All Baked Goods products delivered shall be Kosher and “PARVE” (prepared without meat, milk, or their derivatives). All Baked Goods products are to be free of pork and pork by-products. Only vegetable oils shall be used in the making of products. Any product designated as "Passover" shall comply with all requirements for Passover and be labeled with the correct certification. GRADES & SPECIFICATIONS All products offered under the Contract shall be grade B or better, unless otherwise specified. For meat products, the State recognizes there are different grades of beef, pork and lamb available in the industry. All products offered under the Contract shall be “USDA Select or Better”, unless otherwise specified. For poultry products, Contractor must provide ”USDA Grade A” when specified. OGS and/or Authorized Users have the right on demand, to request verification that the specifications and grades for the food ordered are being provided by the Contractor. SAMPLES AND TESTING The State has the right to request samples at no charge and test any product available under the resulting contract in order to determine whether the item is acceptable and meets specifications and grades. NEW YORK STATE FOOD PRODUCTS Contractor may be required to designate New York State Food Products in their Price Guides. State Agencies are expected, and New York state public authorities are strongly encouraged, to purchase New York State Food Products, unless the item does not meet their institutional or programmatic needs.