15A NCAC 18A .0432      PUBLIC DISPLAY OF CONSUMER ADVISORY

All shellfish dealers permitted by Rule .0302 of this Subchapter and all other businesses and persons that sell or serve raw shellfish shall post one of the following consumer advisories or an equivalent statement in a place where it may be observed by the public in the area where raw shellfish is sold or served:

(1)           "Consumer Advisory

Eating raw or undercooked oysters, clams, whole scallops, or mussels may cause severe illness. People with the following conditions are at especially high risk: liver disease, alcoholism, diabetes, cancer, stomach or blood disorder, or weakened immune system. Ask your doctor if you are unsure of your risk. If you eat shellfish and become sick, see a doctor immediately."; or

(2)           "Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions."

Nothing in this Rule is intended to supersede regulation of restaurants or other establishments subject to 15A NCAC 18A .2600 or the U.S. Food Code.

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

Temporary Adoption Eff. October 12, 1998; February 1, 1998;

Eff. April 1, 1999;

Readopted Eff. April 1, 2024.