Canadian Lobster Homarus americanus

Commercial name

Canadian Lobster.

Genus and species

Homarus americanus.

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.
15 kg fixed weight - Waxed cardboard 68x30x30 cm, with honeycomb separators.
Lobsters are individually packed in tubes, the claws are protected.
Gel-pack, sponge or paper towel, damp paper.
Canadian Lobster

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.
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Updated

REV. n° 1 dated 25/05/2023.

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