Section 25-B2401. DEALER TAGS - SHELLSTOCK

 

2401.1The dealer's tag on shellstock shall contain the following indelible, legible information in the order specified below:

 

(a)The dealer's name and address;

 

(b)The dealer's certification number as assigned by the Department and the original shellstock shipper's certification number;

 

(c)The date of harvest;

 

(d)The most precise identification of the harvest location as is practicable, including the initials of the state of harvest and the designation of the growing area by indexing, administrative or geographic designation. If growing areas have not been indexed, then an appropriate geographical or administrative designation shall be used;

 

(e)If the shellstock has been transported across state lines and placed in wet storage in a dealer's operation, the statement:

 

"This product is a product of (name of state) and was wet stored at (facility certification number) from (date) to (date)";

 

(f)The type and quantity of shellstock; and

 

(g)The following statement in bold capitalized type on each tag:

 

"This tag is required to be attached until container is empty or is retagged and thereafter kept on file for ninety (90) days";

 

(h)All shellstock intended for raw consumption shall include a consumer advisory. The following statement, or an equivalent statement, shall be included on all shellstock:

 

"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.' "

 

2401.2If the shellstock is removed from the original container, the tag on the new container shall meet the requirements specified in section 2400.4 and this section.

 

source

Final Rulemaking published at 56 DCR 5245 (July 3, 2009).