13-188 C.M.R. ch. 22, § 03 - Prevention of Cross Contamination
A. Shellstock
shall be stored in a manner as to be protected from contamination.
B. If equipment has been used for a species
other than shellfish it shall be washed, rinsed and sanitized prior to use for
shellstock.
C. Shellstock shall not
be placed into water.
D. Shellstock
coolers shall not be used for storage of bait, other fish processing byproducts
or refuse.
1. Only food grade product may be
stored in the cooler physically separated from shellstock and
shellfish.
E. Shellstock
shall be stored in a protected location and at an adequate height off the floor
to protect it from contamination from water accumulation on the floor or splash
by foot traffic.
F. The enhanced
retail seafood license holder shall require all employees to wash, rinse and
sanitize their hands thoroughly in a hand washing facility;
1. Before starting work;
2. After each absence from the work
station;
3. After each work
interruption; and
4. Any time their
hands may have become soiled or contaminated.
G. No unauthorized personnel shall be allowed
to handle shellstock. The employee shall wear a clean apron or other clean
outer garments when handling shellstock.
Notes
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