WAC 246-215-03620

WAC 246-215-03620. Consumer advisory — Consumption of animal foods that are raw, undercooked, or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (FDA Food Code 3-603.11)

Last amended: 2022Year: 2026Length: 276 wordsOfficial source
(1) Except as specified under WAC 246-215-03400 (3) and (4)(d) and 246-215-03800 (3) if an animal food such as beef, eggs , fish , lamb, pork, poultry , or shellfish is served or sold raw, undercooked, or without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens, either in a ready-to-eat form or as an ingredient in another ready-to-eat food , the permit holder shall inform consumers of the significantly increased risk of consuming such foods by way of a disclosure and reminder , as specified in subsections (2) and (3) of this section using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means. (2) disclosure must include: (a) A description of the animal-derived foods such as "oysters on the half shell (raw oysters)," "fresh fish (can be cooked to order)," "raw egg Caesar salad," and "hamburgers (can be cooked to order)"; or (b) Identification of the animal-derived foods by asterisking them to a footnote that states that the items are served raw or undercooked and contain (or might contain) raw or undercooked ingredients. (3) reminder must include asterisking the animal-derived foods requiring disclosure to a footnote that states: (a) " Regarding the safety of these items, written information is available upon request " ; (b) " Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs might increase your risk of foodborne illness " ; (c) " Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs might increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions " ; or (d) " Regarding the safety of consuming fresh partially cooked fish, information is available upon request ."
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