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 2009 NSSP Guide for the control of Molluscan Shellfish:

(Chapter XVI of the 2009 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

 

Florida:

Food Technology Service, Inc. (Vv)      Irradiation

Leavin's Seafood (Vv)                           IQF/Frozen Storage

Southeastern Seaproducts (Vv)            IQF Frozen Storage

Tommy Wards Seafood (Vv)                 IQF/Frozen Storage

Webb's Seafood, Inc. (Vv & Vp)            Heat Shock w/

                                                                     IQF Frozen Storage

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

 

Texas:
Hillman Shrimp & Oyster (Vv)             IQF/Frozen Storage
Jeri’s Seafood (Vv)                                 IQF/Frozen Storage
Prestige (Vv)                                           HHP 
             

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