410 IAC 7-26-223 Consumption of raw or undercooked food

Sec. 223. (a) Except as specified in sections 198(c), 198(d)(4), and 225(a)(3) of this rule, if a food of animal origin, such as: (1) beef; (2) eggs; (3) fish; (4) lamb; (5) milk; (6) pork; (7) poultry; or (8) 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 owner or operator of the retail food establishment shall inform consumers of the significantly increased risk of consuming those foods by way of a disclosure and reminder, as specified in subsections (b) and (c), using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written or visual means. (b) A disclosure includes: (1) a description of the animal-derived foods, such as: (A) "Oysters on the half shell (raw oysters)"; (B) "Raw egg Caesar salad"; [sic, or] (C) "Hamburgers (can be cooked to order)"; or (2) identification of the animal-derived foods with an asterisk to a footnote that states the items are: (A) served raw or undercooked; or (B) contain, or may contain, raw or undercooked ingredients. (c) A reminder includes designating the animal-derived foods requiring disclosure with an asterisk to a footnote that states one (1) of the following: (1) "Regarding the safety of these items, written information is available upon request.". (2) "Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.". (3) "Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.". (d) For purposes of this section, a violation of subsection (a), (b), or (c) is a PF item.