21 CFR 161.136 - Olympia oysters.

Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 11, 2026

Title 21 - Food and Drugs last revised: Dec 18, 2026

View all text of Subpart B [§ 161.130 - § 161.190]

§ 161.136 - Olympia oysters.

Olympia oysters, raw Olympia oysters, shucked Olympia oysters, are of the species Ostrea lurida and conform to the definition and standard of identity prescribed for oysters in § 161.130.

authority: 21 U.S.C. 321,341,343,348,371,379e

source: 42 FR 14464, Mar. 15, 1977, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 21 CFR 161.136