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

Molluscan shellfish - maintaining identification.

(1)

Except as specified under paragraph (R)(3)(b) of this rule, molluscan shellfish tags or labels are to remain attached to the container in which the shellstock are received until the container is empty.

(2)

The date when the last molluscan shellfish from the container is sold or served is to be recorded on the tag, label, or invoice.

(3)

The identity of the source of molluscan shellfish that are sold or served is to be maintained by retaining product tags, labels, or invoices for ninety calendar days from the date that is recorded on the tag, label, or invoice, as specified under paragraph (R)(2) of this rule, by:

(a)

Using an approved record keeping system that keeps the tags, labels, or invoices in chronological order correlated to the date that is recorded on the tag, label, or invoice, as specified under paragraph (R)(2) of this rule; and

(b)

If shellstock, shucked shellfish, or in-shell product are removed from their tagged or labeled container, the source identification will be preserved by using a record keeping system as specified under paragraph (R)(3)(a) of this rule.