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 650/750 g.
Xhalves 750/900 g.
Maintenance in tank
Temperature from 4° C to 8° C.Density from 1.024 to 1.026.
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.
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.
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.Updated
REV. n° 1 dated 25/05/2023.Seasonality \ Availability \ Fishing period
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Unavailable
Reduced availabilty
Good availabilty
Excellent availabilty
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