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 2015 NSSP Guide for the Control of Molluscan Shellfish.
The Validation/Verification procedures are included in a Guidance Document.
If you have any questions please contact us at issc@issc.org.
Approved Firms for PHP
Florida
| Food Technology Service, Inc. | V.v. | Irradiation |
| Leavin's Seafood | V.v. | IQF/Frozen Storage |
| Southeastern Seaproducts | V.v. | IQF/Frozen Storage |
| Tommy Wards Seafood | V.v. | IQF/Frozen Storage |
| Webb's Seafood, Inc. | V.v. & V.p. | Heat Shock w/ IQF Frozen Storage |
Louisiana
| AmeriPure | V.v. | Low Temp Pasteurization |
| AmeriPure | V.p. | Low Temp Pasteurization |
| Joey's Seafood | V.v. | HHP |
| Motivatit Seafood | V.v. | HHP |
Mississippi
| Crystal Sea's Seafood | V.v. | IQF/Frozen Storage |
| Crystal Sea's Seafood | V.v. & V.p. | IQF/Frozen Storage |
| Gateway America | V.v. & V.p. | Irradiation |
| Gulf Coast Restaurant Group | V.v. & V.p. | Irradiation |
Texas
| Hillman Shrimp & Oyster | V.v. | IQF/Frozen Storage |
| Jeri's Seafood | V.v. | IQF/Frozen Storage |
| Prestige | V.v. | HHP |
Virginia
| Bevan's Oyster | V.v. | IQF/Frozen Storage |
| Cowart Seafood Corp. | V.v. | IQF/Frozen Storage |
Washington
| Nesbitt Oyster | V.p. | HHP |
| Taylor Shellfish Co., Inc. | IQF/Frozen Storage |