Which fish may be served raw without the freezing step for parasite destruction?
a.Wild-caught Pacific cod filleted on the premises
b.Wild-caught river trout bought from a local angler
c.Wild-caught Alaskan salmon delivered fresh on ice
d.Farm-raised salmon fed formulated pelleted feed
Explanation
Aquacultured fish such as salmon raised in net-pens or land-based tanks and fed formulated feed containing no live parasites are exempt from the freezing requirement, as are several named tuna species, molluscan shellfish, and scallop adductor muscle. Wild-caught fish, and anything bought from an unapproved source, are not.
Law Reference: FDA Food Code §3-402.11Practice all 500 questions free — no signup required.
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