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VSP 2018 Operations Manual

7.3.2.1.6 Milk (15 C)
Fluid milk and milk products by U.S. suppliers must be obtained
from sources that comply with GRADE A STANDARDS as
specified in LAW. Milk received in interstate commerce must be
from sources listed in the FDA Interstate Milk Shippers List. Non-
U.S. sourced fluid milk and milk products must be obtained from
sources that meet or exceed the standards of the health authorities
from the source country.

7.3.2.1.7 Fish and Molluscan Shellfish Sources (15 C)
FISH received for service must be commercially and legally
caught or harvested or otherwise APPROVED for service by VSP
through an APPROVED VARIANCE.

Recreationally caught MOLLUSCAN SHELLFISH must not be
received for service.

MOLLUSCAN SHELLFISH must be obtained from sources
according to LAW and the requirements specified in the FDA
National Shellfish Sanitation Program Guide for the Control of
MOLLUSCAN SHELLFISH, or equivalent standards.
MOLLUSCAN SHELLFISH received in interstate commerce must
be from sources listed in the FDA Interstate Certified Shellfish
Shippers List or equivalent foreign certified shellfish listing.

7.3.2.1.8 Wild Mushrooms (15 C)
Mushroom species picked in the wild must be obtained from
sources where each mushroom is individually inspected and found
to be safe by an APPROVED mushroom identification expert.

This requirement does not apply to
• Cultivated wild mushroom species grown, harvested, and
processed in an operation regulated by the FOOD
regulatory agency that has jurisdiction over the operation.
• Wild mushroom species if they are in PACKAGED form
and are the product of a FOOD-PROCESSING PLANT
regulated by the FOOD regulatory agency that has
jurisdiction over the plant.

7.3.2.1.9 Game Animals (15 C)
If GAME ANIMALS are received for sale or service, they must be

• Commercially raised for FOOD and raised, slaughtered,
and processed under LAW; or
• Under a voluntary inspection program administered by
USDA for GAME ANIMALS such as exotic animals
(reindeer, elk, deer, antelope, water buffalo, or bison)

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