Post Harvest Processing
The ISSC has developed criteria for approved Post Harvest Processing (PHP) to reduce pathogens in shellfish. Several dealers are presently using PHP. These firms are allowed to use safety claims on their product.
The requirements for PHP can be found in Chapter XVI. of the 2007 NSSP Guide for the control of Molluscan Shellfish:
(Chapter XVI of the 2007 NSSP Guide for the Control of Molluscan Shellfish)
The Validation/Verification procedures are included in a Guidance Document:
(Guidance Documents Chapter IV Naturally Occurring Pathogens)
If you have any questions please contact us at issc@issc.org. The firms that are presently approved for PHP are listed below.
PHP Validation Inventory
Texas:
Hillman Shrimp & Oyster (Vv) IQF/Frozen Storage
Jeri’s Seafood (Vv) IQF/Frozen Storage
Prestige (Vv) HHP
Louisiana:
AmeriPure (Vv) Low Temp Pasteurization
AmeriPure (Vp) Low Temp Pasteurization
Joey’s Seafood (Vv) HHP
Motivatit Seafood (Vv) HHP
Mississippi:
Crystal Sea’s Seafood (Vv) IQF/Frozen Storage
Florida:
Tommy Wards Seafood (Vv) IQF/Frozen Storage
Webb's Seafood, Inc. (Vv & Vp) Heat Shock w/
IQF Frozen Storage
Leavin’s Seafood (Vv) IQF/Frozen Storage
Food Technology Service, Inc. (Vv) Irradiation
Virginia:
Cowart Seafood Corp. (Vv) IQF/Frozen Storage
Bevan’s Oyster (Vv) IQF/Frozen Storage
Washington:
Nesbitt Oyster (Vp) HHP
Taylor Shellfish Co., Inc IQF Frozen Storage