15A NCAC 18A .0169      FREEZING

(a)  If crustacea or crustacea meat is to be frozen, the code date shall be followed by the letter "F."

(b)  Frozen crustacea or crustacea meat shall be stored at a temperature of 0° F (-18° C) or less.

(c)  The frozen storage rooms shall be equipped with an accurate, operating thermometer.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 113-134; 113-182; 113-221.2; 143B-289.52;

Eff. October 1, 1992;

Amended Eff. August 1, 2002; April 1, 1997;

Readopted Eff. May 1, 2021.