Many menus have an advisory statement warning about the risks of consuming raw or undercooked foods. The California Retail Food Code requires a Consumer Advisory for certain foods that are sold raw, undercooked, or not processed to eliminate pathogens. However, an advisory is not the same as a California liability waiver agreement. Raw or undercooked foods can be served if either of the following requirements are met: You specifically order that the food be individually prepared less than thoroughly cooked; or The food facility notifies you, orally or in writing, at the time of ordering, that the food is raw or less than thoroughly cooked. Just because a menu has a warning about consuming raw or undercooked foods does not make them immune to a lawsuit.