Molluscan Shellfish (Bivalves)
Bivalve mollusks including oysters, clams, and mussels. Subject to additional shellfish sanitation requirements.
Foods on the FTL (3)
What's NOT on the FTL
These items are explicitly excluded from the Molluscan Shellfish (Bivalves) category and do not require FSMA 204 traceability records.
Required Critical Tracking Events (4)
Each CTE requires specific records to be created and maintained for Molluscan Shellfish (Bivalves).
Harvesting
Receiving
The act of receiving a food at a facility other than a farm.
Applies to: All entities in the supply chain except farms
Transforming (processing, packing)
An event that changes the Traceability Lot Code (TLC) of a food, including manufacturing, processing, packing, re-packing, and labeling.
Applies to: Processors, packers, manufacturers
Shipping
The act of shipping a food from one location to another.
Applies to: All entities shipping FTL foods
Required Key Data Elements (8)
These data fields must be recorded and maintained for each Critical Tracking Event involving Molluscan Shellfish (Bivalves).
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Related Categories
Crustaceans
Fresh, frozen, and previously frozen crustacean shellfish, including shrimp, crab, lobster, and crayfish.
5 foods · 4 CTEs
Finfish
Fresh and frozen finfish species, categorized by food safety hazard type. Includes three subcategories based on associated hazards.
20 foods · 4 CTEs
Smoked Finfish
Cold-smoked and hot-smoked finfish. Includes refrigerated, frozen, and previously frozen products.
6 foods · 3 CTEs
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