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

Molluscan shellfish - original container.

(1)

Molluscan shellfish are not to be removed from the container in which they are received other than immediately before sale or preparation for service except as provided in paragraphs (Q)(2) to (Q)(5) of this rule.

(2)

Molluscan shellfish from one tagged or labeled container will not be commingled with molluscan shellfish from another container with different certification numbers, different harvest dates, or different growing areas identified on the tag or label before being ordered by the consumer.

(3)

For display purposes, shellstock or in-shell product may be removed from the container in which they are received, displayed on drained ice, or held in a display container, and a quantity specified by a consumer may be removed from the display or display container and provided to the consumer if:

(a)

The source of the shellstock or in-shell product on display is identified as specified under paragraph (O) of this rule and recorded as specified under paragraph (R) of this rule; and

(b)

The shellstock or in-shell product are protected from contamination.

(4)

Shucked shellfish may be removed from the container in which they were received and held in a display container from which individual servings are dispensed upon a consumer's request if:

(a)

The labeling information for the shellfish on display as specified under paragraph (N) of this rule is retained and correlated to the date when, or dates during which, the shellfish are sold or served; and

(b)

The shellfish are protected from contamination.

(5)

Shucked shellfish may be removed from the container in which they were received and repacked in consumer self service containers if:

(a)

The labeling information for the shellfish is on each consumer self service container as specified under paragraph (N) of this rule and paragraphs (C)(1), (C)(2)(a) to (C)(2)(e) of rule 3717-1-03.5 of the Administrative Code;

(b)

The labeling information as specified under paragraph (N) of this rule is retained and correlated with the date when, or dates during which, the shellfish are sold or served;

(c)

The labeling information and dates specified under paragraph (Q)(5)(b) of this rule are maintained for ninety days; and

(d)

The shellfish are protected from contamination.