Chicago Food Violation Code 18: Proper Food Labeling

Severity: minor | Category: Food Safety

What This Means

All food items must be properly labeled with name, ingredients, allergens, and date information as required.

Health Risk

Unlabeled food can lead to allergen exposure and consumption of expired products.

Common Examples

• Unlabeled containers in cooler
• No allergen information on prepared items
• Missing date labels

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