3717-1-03.1(N) Food: sources, specifications, and original containers

Molluscan shellfish - packaging and identification.

(1)

Molluscan shellfish is to be obtained in nonreturnable packages which bear a legible tag or label that identifies the:

(a)

Name, address, and certification number of the shucker-packer or repacker of the molluscan shellfish; and

(b)

"Sell by" or "best if used by" date for shucked shellfish packages with a capacity of less than one-half gallon (1.89 liter) or the date shucked for packages with a capacity of one-half gallon (1.89 liter) or more.

(2)

When a two-tag harvester or dealer system is used, the dealer is to meet the requirements identified in paragraph (N)(1)(a) of this rule.

(3)

When both the dealer and harvester tags appear on the container, the dealer's tag is not obligated to duplicate the information on the harvester's tag.

(4)

A container of raw molluscan shellfish that does not bear a tag or label or which bears a tag or label which does not contain all the information as specified under paragraph (N)(1) of this rule is subject to embargo, as allowed by rules adopted pursuant to section 3715.551 of the Revised Code, or seizure and destruction in accordance with 21 C.F.R. 1240.60(d).