South Carolina has no laws making common pickles illegal or requiring them to “bounce.” The viral claim stems from a debunked urban legend about Connecticut, where a 1940s food commissioner reportedly used a bounce test for spoiled pickles, but no such statute exists there either.​​
Actual SC Food Regulations
South Carolina regulates food production through the Department of Agriculture and DHEC, focusing on safety rather than odd tests. Pickling businesses pass standard inspections for acidity, sanitation, and labeling, as seen in real startup cases.​
Bizarre Law Myths
Lists of “weird laws” often falsely attribute the pickle bounce rule to South Carolina, alongside debunked claims like razor blade disposal bans. True quirks include Sunday alcohol sales limits, but nothing pickle-related.​
Home Pickling Rules
Home-based pickle sales fall under SC’s Cottage Food Law, allowing acidified products (pH below 4.6) with proper labeling and no low-acid canning without permits. Commercial operations need full licensing.​
