### Question
How is the term apparently wholesome food defined?


### Answer
The term **apparently wholesome food** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 12672* as the following:

> 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. § 12672*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 129-NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER III-FOOD DONATIONS**

