| TO: | DDS Regional Directors, STS Director, CTH Coordinators, Private Providers, CO Quality Management Personnel |
| FROM: | Daniel A. Micari, Director, Quality Management Services |
| DATE: | May 7, 2012 |
| RE: | FOOD ADVISORY: Removal of all Korean Shellfish Shippers from the Interstate Certified Shellfish Shippers List |
Food Advisory
On May 3, 2012 the CT Dept. of Public Health, Food Protection Program received notification from the Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that the country of Korea has been removed from the Interstate Certified Shellfish Shippers List, as of Tuesday, May 1, 2012. All fresh and fresh/frozen shellfish from Korea, regardless of the production date, shall be considered to be an unapproved source until further notice.
The FDA is currently working with the Korean government to resolve the water quality deficiencies that prompted their removal from the list.
For further information, please view the attached PDF document:
2012-25 Korean Shellfish Shippers (PDF, 124 KB)
Please ensure those responsible are aware of this food advisory. Also review your supplies to determine whether or not the identified products are present. If the identified products are present, address appropriately.