§ 6-501. Definitions.

(a) In general.

In this subtitle, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

(b) Adulterated food.

"Adulterated food" means any food that:

(1) has been prepared, manufactured, processed, stored, packaged, handled, distributed, or sold under insanitary conditions that reasonably could be expected to have contaminated it;

(2) is considered to be adulterated within the meaning of the Maryland Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act; or

(3) otherwise violates the requirements of the Maryland Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

(c) Unwholesome food.

"Unwholesome food" means any food that:

(1) has absorbed or mixed with deleterious gases, liquids, or solids;

(2) is decomposed, rotten, tainted, or otherwise impure; or

(3) is otherwise in any way:

(i) deleterious to health;

(ii) liable to introduce, cause, or increase sickness; or

(iii) liable to impair or upset functions of the human body.