Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 446 - Food Establishments
PROTECTION, PREPARATION AND SERVICE OF FOOD
Section 446.189 - Disclosure and reminder regarding consumption of raw or undercooked animal food

Universal Citation: NV Admin Code 446.189

Current through September 16, 2024

1. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, if an animal food, including, without limitation, beef, eggs, fish, lamb, milk, pork, poultry or shellfish, is served or sold raw, undercooked or without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens, either as a ready-to-eat food or as an ingredient in another ready-to-eat food, the permit holder shall inform consumers of the significantly increased risk of consuming such foods by way of a disclosure and reminder, as specified in subsections 2 and 3, using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards or other effective written means.

2. The disclosure required pursuant to this section must include:

(a) A description of the animal-derived foods, including, without limitation, "oysters on the half shell" (raw oysters), "Caesar salad" (dressed with raw egg dressing), and "hamburgers" (those that can be cooked to order); or

(b) Identification of the animal-derived foods by asterisking them to a footnote which states that the items are served raw or undercooked, or that the items contain raw or undercooked ingredients.

3. A reminder required pursuant to this section must include asterisking the animal-derived foods requiring disclosure to a footnote which states that:

(a) Regarding the safety of these items, written information is available upon request;

(b) Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness; or

(c) Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R069-10, eff. 12-18-2013

NRS 439.200, 446.940

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