(1) Except as specified under WAC
246-215-03400 (3) and (4)(d) and
246-215-03800(3) if an animal
food such as beef,
eggs,
fish, lamb, pork,
poultry, or shellfish is served or sold raw, undercooked, or without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens, either in a
ready-to-eat form 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) of this section using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means.
(2) disclosure must include:
(a) A description of the animal-derived foods such as "oysters on the half shell (raw oysters)," "fresh fish (can be cooked to order)," "raw egg Caesar salad," and "hamburgers (can be cooked to order)"; or
(b) Identification of the animal-derived foods by asterisking them to a footnote that states that the items are served raw or undercooked and contain (or might contain) raw or undercooked ingredients.
(3) reminder must include asterisking the animal-derived foods requiring disclosure to a footnote that states:
(a) "Regarding the safety of these items, written information is available upon request";
(b) "Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs might increase your risk of foodborne illness";
(c) "Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs might increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions"; or
(d) "Regarding the safety of consuming fresh partially cooked fish, information is available upon request."
[Statutory Authority: RCW
43.20.050 and
43.20.145. WSR 21-01-122, § 246-215-03620, filed 12/15/20, effective 3/1/22; WSR 13-03-109, § 246-215-03620, filed 1/17/13, effective 5/1/13.]