Health and Safety Code section 113806

“Highly susceptible population” means a group of persons who are more likely than other people in the general population to experience foodborne disease because both of the following conditions exist:

(a)

The group is comprised of immunocompromised persons, preschool age children, or older adults.

(b)

The group obtains food at a facility, including, but not limited to, a kidney dialysis center, hospital, nursing home, or senior center, that provides services, such as custodial care, health care, assisted living, or socialization services.

Source: Section 113806, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=HSC§ionNum=113806.­ (accessed Jun. 2, 2025).

Last Updated

May 12, 2025

§ 113806’s source at ca​.gov