12VAC5-421-400: Molluscan shellfish, packaging, and identification

A. Molluscan shellfish shall be obtained in nonreturnable packages or containers that bear a legible tag or label that identifies the:Pf

1. Source, and is affixed by a dealer who depurates, packs, ships, or reships the molluscan shellfish, as specified in the National Shellfish Sanitation Program Guide for Control of Molluscan Shellfish, 2013 Revision;Pf and

2. "Sell by" or "best if used by" date for shucked shellfish packages with a capacity of less than 64 fluid ounces (1.89L) or the date shucked for packages with a capacity of 64 fluid ounces (1.89L) or more.Pf

B. A container of raw molluscan shellfish that does not bear a tag or label or that bears a tag or label that does not contain all the information as specified under subsection A of this section shall be subject to a hold order, as allowed by law, or seizure and destruction in accordance with 21 CFR 1240.60(d), Subpart D.