Ireland Rope Mussel Mytilus edulis

Commercial name

Ireland Rope Mussel.

Genus and species

Mytilus edulis.

Catch area

Ireland.

Catch metod

Farmed.

Alpha-3 code

MUS.

Fishing gear

Aquaculture.

Size

-

Allergens

Molluscs and products made with molluscs.

Shipping

Shipped refrigerated from 0° C to 4° C.

Packaging

Jute bag from 5 kg fixed weight 30x50 cm.

Chemical criteria

Cadmium ≤ 1,00 mg/kg.
Mercury ≤ 0,50 mg/kg.
Lead ≤ 1,00 mg/kg.
Reg. UE 915/2023, CE 420/2011, UE 488/2014.

Microbiological criteria

E. coli ufc/100 g < 230.
Salmonella absent in 25 g.

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.