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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".11" citation="COMAR 10.15.02.11" title_num="10" subtitle_num="15" chapter_num="02" heading="Unit Processing Operations — Repacking.">
  <text>The person-in-charge shall ensure that:</text>
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Crab meat is repacked only in a licensed picking plant;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Repacking does not occur except when written approval for the repacking is given by the Department, based on a review of a written proposal plan to repack that complies with this chapter, and includes the:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Information in Regulation .10G of this chapter;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>If imported crab meat will be repacked, name of the person responsible for ensuring compliance with §H(7) of this regulation; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Source of the crab meat;</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Frozen crab meat is not repacked;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Crab meat that is repacked into a container is:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>From a single plant; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Completely comprised of crab meat that was picked, packed, or pasteurized on the same day;</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>Once repacked, crab meat is not repacked again;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>An empty container from which crab meat has been repacked is placed immediately into a waste disposal receptacle and is not kept on the premises for reuse;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="G.">
    <text>Repacking is done in a sanitary manner in accordance with the provisions of this chapter;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="H.">
    <text>Crab meat for repacking is:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Processed in a licensed plant operating under a HACCP plan;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Wholesome;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Received in its original container and marked with the date of pasteurization as required in Regulation .14 of this chapter;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Crab meat that meets the bacteriological standards in Regulation .15 of this chapter;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>If pasteurized, stored at 40°F or below before repacking;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>When fresh:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Repacked within 72 hours of the original pick and pack; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Stored in ice or held at 40°F or less before repacking; and</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>When imported crab meat, sampled and tested for Standard Plate Count and Escherichia coli by an accredited laboratory using a composite sample from 5 separate containers and standard methods approved by the Secretary based on the ability of the methods to provide accurate and repeatable results;</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="I.">
    <text>Repacked crab meat not for pasteurization is:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Maintained at 40°F or below during repacking; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Rapidly cooled after repacking by surrounding the packed crab meat in ice or some other sanitary and effective means;</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="J.">
    <text>Repacked crab meat for pasteurization is:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Maintained at 40°F or below during repacking and in storage before pasteurization;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Pasteurized within 96 hours of the original pick and pack; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Pasteurized, cooled, and stored in accordance with Regulations .08, .12, and .13 of this chapter; and</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="K.">
    <text>Repack records:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Are maintained to allow crab meat to be traced to the original picking plant;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Include the following information:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>The name, address, and plant number of the original picking plant;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>The type and quantity of the crab meat that is repacked;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>The original pick, pack, or pasteurization date and the repack date; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Results of the microbiological laboratory testing required in Regulation .11H(7) of this chapter; and</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Are available for inspection by the Department for 2 years following the date of repacking.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>