OAC 310:257-5-69
Consumption of animal foods that are raw, undercooked, or not otherwise
Cite as Okla. Admin. Code § 310:257-5-69
processed to eliminate pathogens Pf
(a) Except as specified in OAC 310:257-5-46(c) and OAC 310:257-5-46(d)(3) and under OAC
310:257-5-71(4), if an animal food such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, milk, pork, poultry, or 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 license holder
shall inform consumers of the significantly increased risk of consuming such foods by way of
disclosure and reminder, as specified in paragraphs (b) and (c) of this Section, using brochures,
deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written
means.
(b) Disclosure shall include:
(1) A description of the animal-derived foods, such as "oysters on the half shell (raw oysters),
raw-egg Caesar salad," and "hamburgers" (can be cooked to order); or;
(2) Identification of the animal-derived foods by asterisking them to a footnote that states that
the items are served raw or undercooked, or contain (or may contain) raw or undercooked
ingredients.
(c) Reminder shall include asterisking the animal-derived foods requiring disclosure to a footnote
that states:
(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;" or
(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."
OAC 310:257
OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
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