Uploads from The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, tagged nssp

Safe Shellfish (4670)

nobody@flickr.com (The U.S. Food and Drug Administration) — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 08:27:56 -0800

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration posted a photo:

Aug. 4, 2009 — Clams and other shellfish can be harvested legally from waters that are marginally polluted if they undergo cleansing, or “depuration,” in tanks of water disinfected by ultraviolet light before going to market. At the J.T. White Clam Depuration Plant in New Jersey, workers rinse the clams before they go into tanks for cleansing. The FDA shellfish specialist holds a test kit to check the levels of chlorine, which the plant uses to sanitize equipment surfaces.

Slideshow: www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm180442.htm

Article: www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm180996.htm

FDA photo by Michael J. Ermarth

Safe Shellfish (5069)

nobody@flickr.com (The U.S. Food and Drug Administration) — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 09:02:27 -0700

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration posted a photo:

Aug. 6, 2009 – An FDA shellfish specialist watches as clams are transplanted for cleansing in Little Peconic Bay, Southampton, NY. The state monitors the transplant operation while FDA audits the state’s oversight.

Slideshow: www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm180442.htm

Article: www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm180996.htm

To learn more about how FDA is helping to ensure seafood safety, read these Consumer Updates:

Fish Hazards and Controls: More Than a Fish Story
www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm257816.htm

How FDA Regulates Seafood: FDA Detains Imports of Farm-Raised Chinese Seafood
www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm094558.htm

FDA photo by Michael J. Ermarth

Safe Shellfish (4498)

nobody@flickr.com (The U.S. Food and Drug Administration) — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 08:59:20 -0700

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Aug. 4, 2009 – An FDA shellfish specialist (left) and a New Jersey state inspector look at a map of the waters where the clams in the foreground were harvested. The risks associated with eating raw or partially cooked shellfish are often related to the quality of water from which they are harvested.

Slideshow: www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm180442.htm

Article: www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm180996.htm

To learn more about how FDA is helping to ensure seafood safety, read these Consumer Updates:

Fish Hazards and Controls: More Than a Fish Story
www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm257816.htm

How FDA Regulates Seafood: FDA Detains Imports of Farm-Raised Chinese Seafood
www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm094558.htm

FDA photo by Michael J. Ermarth

Safe Shellfish (4624)

nobody@flickr.com (The U.S. Food and Drug Administration) — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 08:59:46 -0700

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Aug. 4, 2009 – The FDA shellfish specialist and the plant operator examine a tag that indicates the water condition at the start of the cleansing process. Under the highly controlled conditions, the clams purge themselves of bacteria within 48 hours.

Slideshow: www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm180442.htm

Article: www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm180996.htm

To learn more about how FDA is helping to ensure seafood safety, read these Consumer Updates:

Fish Hazards and Controls: More Than a Fish Story
www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm257816.htm

How FDA Regulates Seafood: FDA Detains Imports of Farm-Raised Chinese Seafood
www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm094558.htm

FDA photo by Michael J. Ermarth

Safe Shellfish (4649)

nobody@flickr.com (The U.S. Food and Drug Administration) — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 08:59:57 -0700

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration posted a photo:

Aug. 4, 2009 – A state inspector checks the water temperature in the cleansing tanks while an FDA shellfish specialist talks to the plant operator. States take the lead regulating the shellfish industry, while FDA monitors and evaluates the state programs and provides training and technical assistance.

Slideshow: www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm180442.htm

Article: www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm180996.htm

To learn more about how FDA is helping to ensure seafood safety, read these Consumer Updates:

Fish Hazards and Controls: More Than a Fish Story
www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm257816.htm

How FDA Regulates Seafood: FDA Detains Imports of Farm-Raised Chinese Seafood
www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm094558.htm

FDA photo by Michael J. Ermarth

Cooperative Program Ensures Safe Shellfish

nobody@flickr.com (The U.S. Food and Drug Administration) — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 12:08:00 -0800

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration posted a photo:

A federal, state, and industry cooperative program helps protect the public from contaminated shellfish. Read this FDA Consumer Update: www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm180996.htm

Safe Shellfish (5006)

nobody@flickr.com (The U.S. Food and Drug Administration) — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 08:28:08 -0800

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Aug. 4, 2009 — After the clams are loaded—255 70-pound bags in all—the truck operator closes and seals the vehicle with a tamper-evident tag. If the seal is broken before the truck reaches its destination, the state and FDA will investigate to make sure no clams are diverted to market before cleansing.

Slideshow: www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm180442.htm

Article: www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm180996.htm

FDA photo by Michael J. Ermarth

Safe Shellfish (4706)

nobody@flickr.com (The U.S. Food and Drug Administration) — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 08:28:01 -0800

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Aug. 4, 2009 — The cleansed clams are rinsed and put on a conveyer that drops them into bags for shipping. The gap in the rollers allows small or broken clams to fall into a waste container. The state inspector (center) shows the plant’s meticulous records to the FDA shellfish specialist (left) and the manager of New Jersey’s Food and Drug Safety Program. With these detailed records, any illness from the shellfish can be traced back to the plant and the harvest area so that prompt actions can be taken to prevent further illnesses.

Slideshow: www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm180442.htm

Article: www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm180996.htm

FDA photo by Michael J. Ermarth

Safe Shellfish (5019)

nobody@flickr.com (The U.S. Food and Drug Administration) — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 09:02:03 -0700

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration posted a photo:

Aug. 6, 2009 – An FDA shellfish specialist monitors the state's oversight as clams are transplanted from Raritan Bay to Little Peconic Bay for cleansing.

Slideshow: www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm180442.htm

Article: www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm180996.htm

To learn more about how FDA is helping to ensure seafood safety, read these Consumer Updates:

Fish Hazards and Controls: More Than a Fish Story
www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm257816.htm

How FDA Regulates Seafood: FDA Detains Imports of Farm-Raised Chinese Seafood
www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm094558.htm

FDA photo by Michael J. Ermarth

FDA_Shellfish_5144

nobody@flickr.com (The U.S. Food and Drug Administration) — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 09:03:03 -0700

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration posted a photo:

Aug. 6, 2009 – An FDA shellfish specialist watches as cleansed clams are hauled in, rinsed, bagged, and tagged for market in Little Peconic Bay, Southampton, NY. The state monitors the transplant operation while FDA audits the state’s oversight. Slideshow: www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm180442.htm

To learn more about how FDA is helping to ensure seafood safety, read these Consumer Updates:

Fish Hazards and Controls: More Than a Fish Story
www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm257816.htm

How FDA Regulates Seafood: FDA Detains Imports of Farm-Raised Chinese Seafood
www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm094558.htm

FDA photo by Michael J. Ermarth

FDA_Shellfish_5055

nobody@flickr.com (The U.S. Food and Drug Administration) — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 09:02:21 -0700

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration posted a photo:

Aug. 6, 2009 – An FDA shellfish specialist watches as clams are rinsed and sorted. The clams are lowered on racks into Little Peconic Bay, Southampton, NY. for cleansing.

Slideshow: www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm180442.htm

Article: www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm180996.htm

To learn more about how FDA is helping to ensure seafood safety, read these Consumer Updates:

Fish Hazards and Controls: More Than a Fish Story
www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm257816.htm

How FDA Regulates Seafood: FDA Detains Imports of Farm-Raised Chinese Seafood
www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm094558.htm

FDA photo by Michael J. Ermarth

Safe Shellfish (4945)

nobody@flickr.com (The U.S. Food and Drug Administration) — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 09:01:30 -0700

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration posted a photo:

Aug. 5, 2009 – Clams from Raritan Bay are tagged “For Cleansing Only" and will be transplanted into the cleaner waters of Little Peconic Bay for natural cleansing.

Slideshow: www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm180442.htm

Article: www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm180996.htm

To learn more about how FDA is helping to ensure seafood safety, read these Consumer Updates:

Fish Hazards and Controls: More Than a Fish Story
www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm257816.htm

How FDA Regulates Seafood: FDA Detains Imports of Farm-Raised Chinese Seafood
www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm094558.htm

FDA photo by Michael J. Ermarth

FDA_Shellfish_5121

nobody@flickr.com (The U.S. Food and Drug Administration) — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 09:02:43 -0700

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration posted a photo:

Aug. 6, 2009 – Cleansed clams are hauled in, rinsed, bagged, and tagged for market Little Peconic Bay, Southampton, NY. The state monitors the transplant operation while FDA audits the state’s oversight.

Slideshow: www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm180442.htm

Article: www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm180996.htm

To learn more about how FDA is helping to ensure seafood safety, read these Consumer Updates:

Fish Hazards and Controls: More Than a Fish Story
www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm257816.htm

How FDA Regulates Seafood: FDA Detains Imports of Farm-Raised Chinese Seafood
www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm094558.htm

FDA photo by Michael J. Ermarth

Safe Shellfish (4949)

nobody@flickr.com (The U.S. Food and Drug Administration) — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 09:01:40 -0700

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration posted a photo:

Aug. 5, 2009 – An FDA shellfish specialist monitors the state's oversight as clams from Raritan Bay are transplanted to Little Peconic Bay for cleansing.

Slideshow: www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm180442.htm

Article: www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm180996.htm

To learn more about how FDA is helping to ensure seafood safety, read these Consumer Updates:

Fish Hazards and Controls: More Than a Fish Story
www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm257816.htm

How FDA Regulates Seafood: FDA Detains Imports of Farm-Raised Chinese Seafood
www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm094558.htm

FDA photo by Michael J. Ermarth

Safe Shellfish (5044)

nobody@flickr.com (The U.S. Food and Drug Administration) — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 09:02:13 -0700

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration posted a photo:

Safe Shellfish (4678)

nobody@flickr.com (The U.S. Food and Drug Administration) — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 09:00:23 -0700

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration posted a photo:

Aug. 4, 2009 – The creamy color of a cleansed clam contrasts with the gray color of a clam before cleansing. After each 48-hour cleansing process, a state-approved lab takes water and clam meat samples for testing before the shellfish may be sold.

Slideshow: www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm180442.htm

Article: www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm180996.htm

To learn more about how FDA is helping to ensure seafood safety, read these Consumer Updates:

Fish Hazards and Controls: More Than a Fish Story
www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm257816.htm

How FDA Regulates Seafood: FDA Detains Imports of Farm-Raised Chinese Seafood
www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm094558.htm

FDA photo by Michael J. Ermarth

FDA_Shellfish_5132

nobody@flickr.com (The U.S. Food and Drug Administration) — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 09:02:53 -0700

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration posted a photo:

Aug. 6, 2009 – An FDA shellfish specialist watches as cleansed clams are hauled in, rinsed, bagged, and tagged for market in Little Peconic Bay, Southampton, NY. The state monitors the transplant operation while FDA audits the state’s oversight.

Slideshow: www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm180442.htm

Article: www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm180996.htm

To learn more about how FDA is helping to ensure seafood safety, read these Consumer Updates:

Fish Hazards and Controls: More Than a Fish Story
www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm257816.htm

How FDA Regulates Seafood: FDA Detains Imports of Farm-Raised Chinese Seafood
www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm094558.htm

FDA photo by Michael J. Ermarth

Safe Shellfish (5093)

nobody@flickr.com (The U.S. Food and Drug Administration) — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 09:02:35 -0700

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration posted a photo:

Aug. 6, 2009 – An FDA shellfish specialist watches as cleansed clams are hauled in, rinsed, bagged, and tagged for market in Little Peconic Bay, Southampton, NY. The state monitors the transplant operation while FDA audits the state’s oversight.

Slideshow: www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm180442.htm

Article: www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm180996.htm

To learn more about how FDA is helping to ensure seafood safety, read these Consumer Updates:

Fish Hazards and Controls: More Than a Fish Story
www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm257816.htm

How FDA Regulates Seafood: FDA Detains Imports of Farm-Raised Chinese Seafood
www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm094558.htm

FDA photo by Michael J. Ermarth

Safe Shellfish (4745)

nobody@flickr.com (The U.S. Food and Drug Administration) — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 09:00:45 -0700

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration posted a photo:

Aug. 4, 2009 – An FDA shellfish specialist and the manager of New Jersey’s Food and Drug Safety Program check a clam depuration plant’s monitoring system.

Slideshow: www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm180442.htm

Article: www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm180996.htm

To learn more about how FDA is helping to ensure seafood safety, read these Consumer Updates:

Fish Hazards and Controls: More Than a Fish Story
www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm257816.htm

How FDA Regulates Seafood: FDA Detains Imports of Farm-Raised Chinese Seafood
www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm094558.htm

FDA photo by Michael J. Ermarth

Safe Shellfish (5183)

nobody@flickr.com (The U.S. Food and Drug Administration) — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 09:03:11 -0700

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration posted a photo:

Aug. 5, 2009 – Tagging helps trace problems back to their source, and in some cases has led to closure of unsafe waters and the recall of shellfish from those waters.

Slideshow: www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm180442.htm

Article: www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm180996.htm

FDA photo by Michael J. Ermarth