La. Admin. Code tit. 51 § XXIII-1109

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section XXIII-1109 - Raw Shellfish Consumer Information Message [formerly paragraph 22:08-5.1]

A. All establishments that sell or serve raw oysters must display signs, menu notices, table tents, or other clearly visible messages at point of sale with either of the following wording:

1. "THERE MAY BE A RISK ASSOCIATED WITH CONSUMING RAW SHELLFISH AS IS THE CASE WITH OTHER RAW PROTEIN PRODUCTS. IF YOU SUFFER FROM CHRONIC ILLNESS OF THE LIVER, STOMACH OR BLOOD OR HAVE OTHER IMMUNE DISORDERS, YOU SHOULD EAT THESE PRODUCTS FULLY COOKED"; or

2. "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE CERTAIN MEDICAL CONDITIONS ."

B. In addition, either of the above messages in Subsection A of this Section must appear on the principal display panel or top of containers of pre-packaged raw oysters. This may be done by printing on the container or by pressure sensitive labels.

C. In addition, one of the following messages must appear on the tag of each sack or other container of unshucked raw oysters:

2. "RETAILERS, INFORM YOUR CUSTOMERS - Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions"; or

3. equivalent wording as approved by the state authority (see LAC 51:IX.323.B.6.).

La. Admin. Code tit. 51, § XXIII-1109

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, LR 28:319 (February 2002), amended LR 28:1412 (June 2002), amended by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, Center for Environmental Health Services, LR 34:445 (March 2008).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 40:4.A.(1) and R.S. 40:5(2)(3)(5)(7)(15).