Decomposition.
CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 9
Carcasses of rabbits deleteriously affected by post-mortem changes shall be disposed of as follows: (a) Carcasses which have reached a state of putrefaction or stinking fermentation shall be condemned. (b) [Reserved] (c) Carcasses affected by types of post-mortem change which are superficial in nature may be certified for food after removal and condemnation of affected parts.
official document · source cfr-2024 · id 9:§ 354.131