25 Tex. Admin. Code § 241.66 - Shucked Molluscan Shellfish Labeling
(a) If the dealer uses reusable containers to
hold or transport shucked molluscan shellfish between activities for the
purpose of further processing or packing , the reusable containers are exempt
from the labeling requirements in this section. When reusable containers are
used, the lot shall be accompanied by a record containing:
(1) the shucker-packer's name and
certification number ;
(2) the
shucking date; and
(3) the quantity
of molluscan shellfish per container and the total number of
containers.
(b) If the
dealer uses master shipping cartons, the master cartons are exempt from these
labeling requirements when the individual containers within the carton are
properly labeled.
(c) The dealer
shall assure that each individual package containing fresh or frozen shucked
molluscan shellfish meat is labeled in a legible and indelible form in
accordance with applicable federal and state regulations concerning:
(1) information on the principal display
panel ; and
(2) the standard of
identity.
(d) The dealer
shall assure that each package containing less than 64 fluid ounces of fresh or
frozen molluscan shellfish shall have:
(1) the
shucker-packer's or repacker's certification number on the label ; and
(2) a "SELL BY DATE" which provides a
reasonable subsequent shelf life or the words "BEST IF USED BY" followed by a
date when the product would be expected to reach the end of its shelf life. The
date shall consist of the abbreviation for the month and number of the day of
the month. For frozen molluscan shellfish , the year will be added to the
date.
(e) The dealer
shall provide a "DATE SHUCKED" on all containers of shucked molluscan shellfish
with a capacity of 64 fluid ounces (1873 ml) or more. The "DATE SHUCKED" shall:
(1) for fresh molluscan shellfish , consist of
the number of the day of the year (Julian date) or the month and the number of
the day of the month;
(2) for
frozen molluscan shellfish , include the year; and
(3) appear on the lid and either the sidewall
or bottom of durable containers; or
(4) appear on the lid or sidewall of
disposable containers.
(f) The dealer shall label all frozen
molluscan shellfish as frozen in type of equal prominence immediately adjacent
to the name of the molluscan shellfish .
(g) If the dealer thaws and repacks frozen
molluscan shellfish , the dealer shall label the molluscan shellfish container
as previously frozen.
(h) The
dealer shall provide all label information in a legible and indelible
form.
(i) Shucked Molluscan
Shellfish . If the dealer elects to repack molluscan shellfish , the dealer shall
pack and label all molluscan shellfish in accordance with this section except
that the original date of shucking shall be used as the "DATE SHUCKED" or in
establishing the "SELL BY DATE."
Notes
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