The Food Safety Program Team will
be a world leader and trusted voice in farm to table food safety.
To protect and improve the health of consumers by assuring foods are
safe, and are not adulterated, misbranded, or falsely advertised. We accomplish our
mission through sound investigations and enforcement based upon valid scientific
principles and specific legal authority. We strive to provide efficient, fair, and
continually improving quality service through enforcement, communication, education, and
cooperation.
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resource information
Shellfish and Seafood Safety
Raw Oyster Regulations (pdf) Text of California Code of Regulations, Title 17,
Sections 13675 and 13676 concerning the sale of raw Gulf oysters in California
Notice to the Retail Food Industry on the Sale of Raw Gulf Oysters in California
(pdf)
Notice to the Seafood Dealers on the Sale of Raw Gulf Oysters in California
(pdf)
Aviso A Los Negociantes y Distribuidores de Mariscos en
California (pdf).
Gulf Oyster Regulations Summary
(pdf) Summary of the
limitation of sales of raw Gulf oysters in California
Interstate Shellfish Shippers List
California Shellfish Shippers List
(pdf)
Verification of Oyster Treatment Process
Ameripure Oyster Company Inc.(pdf)
Hillman Shrimp and Oyster Company(pdf)
Joey Oyster Inc.(pdf)
Motivatit Seafood Inc.(pdf)
Motivatit Seafood Inc. (2) (pdf)
Crystal
Seas Seafood (pdf)
Produce
Recommendations from Fresh-Cut Produce Re-Wash Panel April 4, 2006
Fresh-Cut Produce
Recommendations to Consumers (pdf)
Fresh-Cut
Produce Recommendations for Retail and Food Service Operators (pdf)
Reducing risk of foodborne illness associated with green onions and other produce
- A guide for the retail food industry (pdf)
Reducing the Risk of
Foodborne Illness Associated with Produce – A Guide for Consumers (pdf)
Letter to Western Growers
Association January 25, 2006 (pdf)
Inspection
Standardized Food Facility Inspection Format for Food Facility Inspections
(pdf) - The standardized food facility inspection format mandated by SB 180 (Sher).
Important Notice for Bottled and Vended Water Operators, Distributors and Sellers
(pdf)
- These are new labeling requirements that must be met by January 2002.
Interim Guidance for Food and Agriculture Safety and Security in
California (pdf)
- Security practices are recommended for all food operations with the goal to reduce the likelihood of a terrorist attack.
Other
Food
Program Contacts
Paragonimus Press
Release (pdf)With the recent identification of an unusual lung
infection in two Orange County residents caused by a parasite found in
raw, imported, freshwater crabs, State Public Health Officer Dr. Mark
Horton today warned consumers that eating raw or undercooked freshwater
crabs can cause serious illness.
Food
Safety Training and Education resources
Guidelines for Food Safety During Power Outages
(pdf) -
This important document provides guidance to the retail food industry on how to plan for food safety during power outages (32K)
Frequently Asked Questions
Cal Code - 2007
- The latest California Retail Food Code is now available for downloading in PDF format (480KB)
GUIDANCE
FOR FOODS EXPOSED TO AMMONIA LEAKS IN COLD STORAGE FACILITIES (pdf)
