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Mechanically tenderized: Manipulating MEAT with deep penetration by
processes that may be referred to as blade tenderizing; jaccarding; pinning;
needling; or using blades, pins, needles, or any mechanical device. This does not
include processes by which solutions are injected into MEAT.

mg/L: Milligrams per liter, the metric equivalent of parts per million (ppm).

Molluscan shellfish: Any edible species of fresh or frozen oysters, clams,
mussels, and scallops or edible portions thereof, except when the scallop
product consists only of the shucked adductor muscle.

Noncorroding: Material that maintains its original surface characteristics through
prolonged influence by the use environment, FOOD contact, and normal use of
cleaning compounds and sanitizing solutions.

Nonfood-contact surfaces (nonfood zone): All exposed surfaces, other than
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES, of EQUIPMENT located in FOOD AREAS
(Figures 6a and 6b).

Outbreak: See AGE OUTBREAK.

Packaged: Bottled, canned, cartoned, securely bagged, or securely wrapped,
whether packaged in a FOOD establishment or a FOOD-PROCESSING PLANT.
Packaged does not include a wrapper, carry-out box, or other nondurable
container used to facilitate FOOD protection during service and receipt of
FOOD by the CONSUMER.

Permeate water: Water produced by a reverse osmosis unit.

Permeate water lines: Pipes carrying PERMEATE WATER from the reverse
osmosis nit that may be directed to the POTABLE WATER SYSTEM. This is the
VSP definition for pipe striping purposes.

Person in charge: The individual present on a vessel who is responsible for the
FOOD operation at the time of inspection such as the FOOD and BEVERAGE
Manager, FOOD Manager, or Chef.

Personal-care items: Items or substances that may be poisonous, toxic, or a
source of CONTAMINATION and are used to maintain or enhance a person’s
health, hygiene, or appearance. Personal-care items include items such as
medicines, first-aid supplies, and cosmetics and toiletries (e.g., toothpaste,
mouthwash).

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