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