LAC 51:XXIII.1111. Exemption to Raw Shellfish Consumer Information Message [formerly paragraph 22:08-5.2]

A. Food establishments that exclusively serve raw molluscan shellfish that have been subjected to a process recognized by the state health officer as being effective in reducing the bacteria Vibrio vulnificus to non-detectable levels may apply for an exemption from the mandatory consumer information notification requirement. Food establishments interested in obtaining an exemption shall certify in writing to the state health officer that it shall use exclusively for raw consumption only molluscan shellfish that have been subjected to the approved process. Upon receipt and verification of that communication, the state health officer may confirm the establishment as being exempt from the requirement of displaying the consumer information message. The food establishment's certification must be sent to the state health officer at the following address: Louisiana Office of Public Health P.O. Box 629 Baton Rouge, LA 70821-0629