American Lobster Homarus americanus

Commercial name

American Lobster.

Genus and species

Homarus americanus.

Catch area

North-Western Atlantic Ocean, FAO 21.

Catch metod

Wild caught.

Alpha-3 code

LBA.

Fishing gear

Pots and traps (FPO).

Size

Mix 450/650 g.
Chix 450/550 g.
Quarters 550/650 g.
Halves 650/900 g.

Maintenance in tank

Temperature from 4° C to 8° C.
Density from 1.024 to 1.026.

Chemical criteria

Cadmium ≤ 0,50 mg/kg.
Mercury ≤ 0,50 mg/kg.
Lead ≤ 0,50 mg/kg.
Reg. UE 915/2023, CE 420/2011, UE 488/2014.

Allergens

Crustaceans and products made with crustaceans.

Shipping

Shipped refrigerated from 0° C to 4° C.

Packaging

8 kg fixed weight.
Waxed cardboard 46x27x24 cm, with honeycomb separators.
Lobsters are individually packed in tubes, the claws are protected.
Gel-pack, sponge or paper towel, damp paper.
On request: polystyrene packaging with gel-pak frizzerines, sponge or damp paper.

Food safety

The products marketed comply with the process hygiene and food safety criteria established by: Reg. CE 2073/2005, UE 915/2023, CE 1441/2007. On request, test reports can be submitted proving the execution and outcome of the tests carried out as part of the annual supplier verification plan.