Florida Violation V12: Shell stock requirements

Overview

Violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) is a High Priority food safety violation in the Food Source category with 18,154 citations in the past 12 months. SHELLFISH TRACEABILITY: Shellfish (oysters, clams, mussels) are high-risk foods consumed raw or lightly cooked.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records and CDC food safety data.

High PrioritySeverity
Food SourceCategory
18,154Citations (12 mo)
Codes 01–28Classification

Florida DBPR violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) is a high priority food safety violation classified under Food Source.

Reference: 61C-4.010(7), FDA Food Code 3-203.12

What the Code Says

V12 — Shell stock requirements

Inadequate shell stock identification/records

— Florida Administrative Code 61C-4, FDA Food Code

Why This Matters

SHELLFISH TRACEABILITY: Shellfish (oysters, clams, mussels) are high-risk foods consumed raw or lightly cooked. Without proper identification tags, contaminated shellfish cannot be traced during outbreaks. Vibrio vulnificus from Gulf shellfish has a 50% fatality rate in at-risk populations. Norovirus in shellfish causes 50% of shellfish-related illnesses. Proper tags enable rapid recall during outbreaks.

CDC Risk Factor Classification: Food from Unsafe Sources - CDC Risk Factor #1

The CDC identifies five major contributing factors to foodborne illness outbreaks: food from unsafe sources, inadequate cooking, improper holding temperatures, contaminated equipment, and poor personal hygiene. Source: CDC Contributing Factors

Real-World Impact

In 2019, a Vibrio vulnificus outbreak in Florida was traced to oysters served at a raw bar that could not produce shellfish harvest tags. Without proper documentation, investigators could not identify the contaminated harvest area for 3 days, allowing additional contaminated oysters to reach consumers.

Source: CDC — Vibrio Species and Shellfish Safety

Code Requirements

Maintain shellfish tags for 90 days from date of sale/service. Tags must include: harvester name and certification number, harvest date and location, quantity, dealer information. Store shellfish in original tagged container until empty. Record date on each container when last shell is removed. Never commingle shellfish from different lots.

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Florida food safety violation V12?
Florida DBPR violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) is a High Priority violation in the Food Source category. Inadequate shell stock identification/records
Why is violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) dangerous?
SHELLFISH TRACEABILITY: Shellfish (oysters, clams, mussels) are high-risk foods consumed raw or lightly cooked. Without proper identification tags, contaminated shellfish cannot be traced during outbreaks. Vibrio vulnificus from Gulf shellfish has a 50% fatality rate in at-risk populations. Norovirus in shellfish causes 50% of shellfish-related illnesses. Proper tags enable rapid recall during outbreaks.
What are the requirements to correct violation V12?
Maintain shellfish tags for 90 days from date of sale/service. Tags must include: harvester name and certification number, harvest date and location, quantity, dealer information. Store shellfish in original tagged container until empty. Record date on each container when last shell is removed. Never commingle shellfish from different lots.
What CDC risk factor does violation V12 fall under?
Violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified under: Food from Unsafe Sources - CDC Risk Factor #1. The CDC identifies five major risk factors contributing to foodborne illness outbreaks in food service establishments.

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