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VSP 2018 Operations Manual

inspected and APPROVED in accordance with 9 CFR 352
(Voluntary Exotic Animal Program) or rabbits inspected
and certified in accordance with 9 CFR 354 (Rabbit
Inspection Program); or
• Under an equivalent regulatory program specifically for
GAME ANIMALS. The packaging must also be
stamped/labeled by the REGULATORY AUTHORITY.

A GAME ANIMAL must not be received for service if it is a
species of wildlife listed in 50 CFR 17 Endangered and Threatened
Wildlife and Plants.

7.3.2.2 Receiving Condition

7.3.2.2.1 Receiving Temperatures (16 C)
Receiving temperatures must be as follows:
• Refrigerated POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD must
be at a temperature of 5°C (41°F) or below when received.
If a temperature other than 5°C (41°F) for a
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD is specified in
LAW governing its distribution, such as LAWS
governing milk, MOLLUSCAN SHELLFISH, and shell
eggs, the FOOD may be received at the specified
temperature.
• POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD that is cooked and
received hot must be at a temperature of 57°C (135°F) or
above.
• A FOOD labeled and shipped frozen by a FOOD-
PROCESSING PLANT must be received frozen.
• Upon receipt, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD
must be free of evidence of previous temperature abuse.

7.3.2.2.2 Food Additives (15 C)
FOOD must not contain unapproved FOOD ADDITIVES or
ADDITIVES that exceed amounts specified in LAW, as specified

in the current version of the FDA FOOD Code, including annexes.

7.3.2.2.3 Shell Eggs (15 C)
Shell eggs must be received clean and sound and must not exceed
the restricted egg tolerances specified in LAW, as specified in the
current version of the FDA FOOD Code, including annexes.

7.3.2.2.4 Egg and Milk Products (15 C)
Eggs and milk products must be received as follows:
• Liquid, frozen, and dry eggs and egg products must be
obtained pasteurized.

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