### Question
Can you define what apparently wholesome food means?


### Answer
**Apparently wholesome food** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 1791*:

> food that meets all quality and labeling standards imposed by Federal, State, and local laws and regulations even though the food may not be readily marketable due to appearance, age, freshness, grade, size, surplus, or other conditions

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1791*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 13A-CHILD NUTRITION**

