Food Connecticut

It is illegal to sell a pickle that does not bounce.

Status: Still Enforced / On the Books

The Law Explained

In 1948, two men were arrested for selling unfit pickles, which the food commissioner proved were bad by dropping them from a height of one foot to see if they bounced. A proper pickle must bounce to legally be considered a pickle in the state. This bizarre standard was established to prevent vendors from selling rotten or improperly cured vegetables.

📚 Source / Legal Code

Official Code Citation: Conn. Agencies Regs. § 21a-115

Where to look:

Department of Consumer Protection

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