Updated: 2005-11-29
Sec. 560.600 Clams, Mussels, Oysters; Fresh or Frozen - Adulteration by Bacteriological
Contamination (CPG 7119.12)
REGULATORY ACTION GUIDANCE (IMPORTS ONLY):
- Oysters and clams
Detain if the average of the subs examined or three or more of five subs examined
equal or exceed:
- E. coli contents (IMVIC confirmed ++ --, or - + --) 230 per 100 grams:
or
- Aerobic plate count at 35oC. of 500,000 per gram.
If E. coli are present in lesser numbers and coliforms exceed 2,400 per 100
grams in three out of five subs examined, submit findings to CFSAN/Office
of *Compliance*/Division of Enforcement (HFS-605) for consideration.
- Mussels
Conduct usual examination and request advice from HFS-605.
*Material between asterisks is new or revised.*
Issued: 10/1/80
Reissued: 7/19/89
Revised: 5/2005