{"data":{"id":"us-va/12vac5-421-930","jurisdiction":"us-va","citation":"12VAC5-421-930","heading":"Consumer advisory: consumption of animal foods that are raw, undercooked, or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens","body":"A. Except as specified in 12VAC5-421-700 C and D 4 and under subdivision 3 of 12VAC5-421-950, if an animal food such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, pork, poultry, or shellfish is served or sold raw, undercooked, or without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens, either in ready-to-eat form or as an ingredient in another ready-to-eat food, the permit holder shall inform consumers of the significantly increased risk of consuming such foods by way of a disclosure and reminder, as specified in subsections B and C of this section, using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means.Pf\n\nB. Disclosure shall include:\n\n1. A description of the animal-derived foods, such as \"oysters on the half shell (raw oysters),\" \"raw-egg Caesar salad,\" and \"hamburgers (can be cooked to order)\";Pf or\n\n2. Identification of the animal-derived foods by asterisking them to a footnote that states that the items are served raw or undercooked, or contain (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients.Pf\n\nC. Reminder shall include asterisking the animal-derived foods requiring disclosure to a footnote that states:\n\n1. \"Regarding the safety of these items, written information is available upon request\";Pf\n\n2. \"Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness\";Pf or\n\n3. \"Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.\"Pf","path":["Title 12. Health","Agency 5. Department of Health","Chapter 421. Food Regulations","Part III. Food","Article 6. Food Identity, Presentation, and On-Premises Labeling"],"source_url":"https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title12/agency5/chapter421/section930/","current_through":"2026 Regular Session (effective July 1, 2026)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T04:50:15Z","sha256":"8f3a25205d0df652a56af78aa4f536d2dd0a86333bea8b4216592f7859c0d1f9","source_id":"us-va-vac","stale":false,"prev":"us-va/12vac5-421-920","next":"us-va/12vac5-421-940"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}